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21 hours ago


Newcastle, Australia Kennards Hire Full time

- Trusted, respected brand with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand
- Oversee and maintain top-quality, industry-leading equipment fleet
- Access to ANZ biggest tool shed, benefit programs & long-term service rewards
- $87,752 salary package ($78,350base salary + super)+ Profit Share bonus + Weekend Allowance

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we knowwhat matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re thelargest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, withmore than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the besthire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably andinnovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. Andat the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do –make our customers’ jobs easy.

About the role

As the Maintenance Controller you willoversee the branch workshop and provide customers with an exceptional level of service through maintenance/repair of small motor powered equipment to our high quality standards. You willalsosupport other branches within the networkin the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required.

This role requires you to:

- Perform operational equipment repairs and servicing maintenanceand documentation in accordance with Kennards “Ready for Hire” Quality standards
- Overseeing the efficient operation of the branch workshop, maintenance of equipment, ordering of parts, coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) services and task allocations for the serviceperson drivers in the branch.
- Providesupport to other branches within the ‘area’ / state in the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required and may involve working at other branches
- Perform branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required
- Perform all reasonable tasks requested by the Branch Manager/Assistant Manager/Duty Manager or Area manager
- Perform pickup/delivery and loading/unloading of equipment
- The availability to work weekends on a rotating roster

About you

- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or field with a proven track record of strong equipment maintenance and servicing
- A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to complete tasks within required timeframes
- Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities
- A valid Driver's licence

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at KennardsHire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once youwalk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resourcesyou’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported tolead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.There’s also a great range of employee benefits andrewards on offer including:

- All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
- Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
- Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
- Opportunity for profit share
- Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
- Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.

So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles,changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire YouCan.

Simply hit the Apply button and we look forward to talking with you

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