Regional Leading Hand

**Job No**:Ad-4246

**Work Type**:Full Time

**Location**:Sydney

**Categories**:Bus

**About Us**:
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
- Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. We are an international Group strongly rooted in the communities that we operate in.

**Your role**:

- As a Workshop Leading Hand you will be responsible for the supervision of staff performing repairs and maintenance of the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet based at our Port Botany depot.
- Your work will support the public transport industry across bus Region 9 in Sydney’s iconic Eastern Suburbs and support the connection between families, friends, and future generations. Help us deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys.
- You will be working shift work and weekends on a rotating roster but will also work as directed due to coverage of staff on annual leave.

**Your responsibilities**:

- To perform trades-based and associated maintenance work on Transdev John Holland Buses in an efficient and cost-effective manner to meet business and depot/regional requirements in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Supervision of up to 30 staff from various trades such as Mechanics, Body Repairers, Spray painters, Auto Electricians, Trade Assistants, Apprentices, contractors, suppliers and couriers.
- Assist the relevant Manager in implementing strategies and coordinating daily workshop activities to support compliance with Sydney Metropolitan Bus Services Contract (MBSC) requirements.
- Conducting functional checks to ensure components are operational and vehicles are fit for service.
- Being responsible for fault finding and quality assurance of work completed.
- Implementing strategies and supervising daily workshop activities to support the ongoing delivery of fleet operational requirements.
- Maintaining and using administrative and computerised systems to maintain accurate records at all times to maximise the efficiency of operations, labour utilisation, quality control, the provision of inventory for body repair and cost effectiveness.
- Investigating and preparing reports on matters that affect the performance as required.
- Supervising and undertaking activities related to warranty procedures on a daily basis to ensure compliance.

**Hours of work**:

- Morning shift: 6am to 2.30pm
- Midday shift: 1030am to 7.30pm
- Shift hours: 2pm-10pm or 2.30pm to 10.30pm (dependant on the depot).

Saturday shifts are paid as time ½ for the whole shift.
- The role will involve regular travel between our Port Botany, Randwick or Waverley depots (with the majority of work being performed at Port Botany).
- You will be working shift work and weekends on a rotating roster but will also work as directed due to coverage of staff on annual leave.

**The talent you bring**:

- Current NSW MVTC Motor Mechanic trade certificate, alternatively will consider MVTC Panel Beater or Auto Electrical trade qualification with relevant experience and bus knowledge
- Current HC drivers licence (or have C class licence and be willing to get HC licence after commencement)
- Previous supervisory experience in a similar environment such as bus maintenance or public transport operations
- Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.
- Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

**We offer**:

- A monthly rostered day off (RDO) due to working a 40 hour week
- 5 weeks annual leave (for working a rotating roster)
- FREE Opal travel card for use on buses, ferries, trains and light rail in the Sydney metro area
- Regular opportunities for paid overtime.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Flexibility at work to support balanced work and family responsibilities.

**Why join us?**
- Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
- Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
- Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
- Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

To request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process please contact Warren Carney on 0477 796 019
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If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Transdev

**Advertised**:25/11/2024

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