Exciting opportunity to lead our team!

OPS are seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand to join our team in Bibra Lake, coordinating our workshop and field service teams.

We are seeking a candidate who can champion the safe, professional and efficient leadership of the maintenance workshop in Bibra lake with the support of the Service & Technical Manager.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead all Workshop operations at the facility, providing feedback to the Service and Technical Manager on operational performance of all on-site staff and contractors.

Assist with coordination, management and scheduling of activities to ensure equipment and resources are efficiently utilised to meet workshop and / or production outcomes.

Identify and report on job progress to ensure any deviation from planned works is identified and communicated as soon as practicable.

Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure work orders have the correct tasks, bills of material, and budgets.

Assist where required with repairs, predelivery inspections on new equipment, condition inspections on used, traded and hire fleet equipment, modifications, upgrades, overhauls and preventative maintenance to general mineral processing, bulk materials handling, forestry and recycling plant and equipment.

Ensure tooling is calibrated by due dates, maintained, and in adequate supply to safely perform the work in accordance with OPS requirements.

Conduct regular safety interactions with and on behalf of the team as required.

Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures, to encourage the adoption of best practice and standardisation across all OPS operations.

About you

Trades Qualification

Full unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s License – HR and forklift licences desirable

A minimum 2 years post training experience, with experience in industrial mobile plant, mineral processing, or bulk materials handling equipment preferable

Strong leadership experience.

Proactive and self-motivated

Good knowledge of maintenance operations and methods in different environments.

Ability to build strong working relationships.

What we offer you

A competitive wage, up to $58 per hour + allowances, depending on experience.

24-month Fixed Loyalty Program.

Employee Referral Program – An opportunity to earn money for every successful referral that you make to the business.

Support for ongoing learning and development including access to training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.

A positive and inclusive company culture that values diversity, fosters teamwork, and promotes a supportive work environment.

Who We Are

The OPS Group is a privately owned, 100% Australian owned and operated group of companies, established in 1989 with a core focus on providing professional equipment supply and after-market service to the mining, quarrying, screening, crushing, blockmaking, construction and earthmoving industries.

We have evolved over nearly three decades, from a small spare parts procurement company to one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse OEM distributors of mineral processing and handling equipment.

Today, OPS represents many market leading and well recognised global brands, and is a partner of choice for our supply partners and long-term clients alike.