[Immediate Start] Workshop Leading Hand

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Full time

- Join a global leader in the construction & mining industry
- Access to OEM training, benefits, and opportunities to build on existing skills
- Earning capacity of between $120k - $140k annually inclusive of overtime and bonuses

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for an experienced, trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Somerton branch workshop team as a Leading Hand. This role will see you lead a highly skilled workshop crew performing assembly, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of construction equipment.

Reporting to the Branch Co-ordinator, your responsibilities will also include:

- Leading a team of Workshop technicians to meet, deliver and exceed service expectations
- Driving a safety-first culture within the department
- Liaising with technical support staff and coordinating diagnostics, maintenance and repair work
- Managing work schedules and daily workshop activities to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and resources
- Liaise with stakeholders pertaining to machine performance, product, workmanship, and warranty

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

- Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) heavy diesel or mobile plant trade qualifications
- Earthmoving equipment experience is required
- Leadership experience in a comparable industry is desirable
- Safety first mindset - ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed, and driven from within
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
- The ability to navigate complex technical issues to deliver high quality outcomes in repair and maintenance services with minimal to zero rework

Hitachi Benefits – What’s in it for you?

- Rewarding Salary Package: Earning capacity between $120k - $140k annually including overtime and bonuses
- Flexible Working Roster: Option to work a 9-day fortnight
- Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discounts on a range of goods and services through our Employee Orange Benefits Program
- Culture: Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
- Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families
- Employee Referral Program: Successfully refer a friend and earn cash
- Paid Parental Leave Company Policy
- Career Progression: Ongoing professional development through Hitachi’s industry-recognized training programs and leadership courses.

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.

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