Workshop Leading Hand

4 days ago

Somerton, Australia Hitachi Construction Machinery Full time

**About Us**

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

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a trade qualified Leading Hand to join the Workshop team based in our Somerton branch. 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 include**:

- Leading a team Workshop Technicians to meet, deliver and exceed service expectations
- Driving efficiency within the team to meet tight deadlines whilst ensuring employees comply with all WHS responsibilities and that a safety first culture is a consistent behaviour within the department
- Liaising with technical support staff and coordinate diagnostic, maintenance and repair work
- Maintaining work schedules to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and resources
- Be responsible for the day-to-day activities of workshop personnel and ensure labour is used effectively
- Liaise with stakeholders pertaining to machine performance, product, workmanship, and warranty

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Previous experience leading a team to achieve and exceed set goals
- Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) diesel or mobile plant trade qualifications
- 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 mínimal to zero rework
- Excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining and construction equipment would be highly advantageous

**Benefits - What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive pay rate + the potential to earn company biannual bonuses
- Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
- Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
- Continuous training and upskilling with real career development opportunities
- Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
- Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work
- At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business._

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