Leading Hand

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia BDS Mechanical Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

LEADING HAND - FIFO

BDS Mechanical offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand or Foreman looking to advance their career within a large, privately owned business. In this role, you'll supervise an established on-site team, taking a hands-on approach with a proactive and leadership-driven attitude.

BDS Mechanical Repairs is a growing, family-owned business offering mechanical, auto electrical, and welding repair services, both in-house and on-site. With 22 fully equipped workshop locations throughout Queensland and a fleet of over 160 field service units, our team covers more than 600,000 km² across Queensland and Western Australia. No matter where you're located, BDS is always within reach.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Supervisor/Leading hand experience
  • Relevant trade qualification
  • Experience in light and heavy vehicles
  • HR license a bonus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good people management skills
  • Ability to manage all aspects of the business effectively
  • Great workshop, mechanical and diagnostic knowledge

The Job:

  • Coordinate field service mechanics
  • Source and order parts when needed
  • Help out on the tools when workload required
  • Check off time sheets
  • Overlook and correct job cards
  • Monitor emails
  • Forward on time sheets for pay day to accounts
  • Forward on completed job cards for invoicing
  • Control A/H breakdowns and roster

What's on offer:

  • Casual employment (that can lead into full-time)
  • Attractive hourly rate
  • FIFO - rosters on offer
  • Flights paid for
  • Accommodation included
  • Large reputable growing company, privately owned and managed
  • Complete autonomy to succeed
  • Excellent working conditions and supportive team

If you'd like to join the team or simply know more about our position then apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss further.

Previous applicants encouraged to apply

Workshop locations: Bundaberg, Cairns, Moranbah, Chinchilla, Miles, Moura, Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Roma, Gracemere, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast, Middlemount, Kingaroy, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Mackay, Townsville, Maryborough, Doomadgee, Kowanyama, Cloncurry

FIFO locations: Western Australia, Bowen Basin, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, South Australia

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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