Plant Mechanic Technician - Leading Hand/Supervisor

Perth Full time, Week: 6:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday

Full-time AL, SL, LSL. Industry Super.

EOFY Bonus system, starting at extra two weeks pay paid each June.

Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT is currently seeking experienced Leading Hand / Workshop Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This is a retail customer-facing workshop, you will be dealing with the public, and repairing customer-owned equipment.

As the Workshop Leading Hand / Supervisor, your key responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring the efficient delivery of maintenance and repair services for surface mining, horizontal drills, vacuum excavators, and environmental equipment. This role is hands-on, involving leadership of a small team, while also encompassing supervisory, training, safety, and administrative responsibilities, in addition to regular client communication. To qualify for this position, applicants must have experience and demonstrate competence in the following areas:

-Supervising and coordinating the workshop team.

-Liaising with clients to understand their maintenance needs.

-Oversight of the maintenance, repair, and servicing of various mobile plant equipment.

-Ensuring all tasks are completed promptly and cost-effectively, in compliance with OEM service standards.

-Collaborating closely with the service manager and covering the role during their absence.

-Mentoring and training junior team members to promote a positive and collaborative work environment.

-Assisting with inventory management, tools, and workshop resources.

-Working with the broader team to identify and implement process improvements

Please note this is *not a FIFO role*, based in Perth based 10 day fortnight 6:30am to 4pm. With infrequent non-rostered Field Service requirements throughout Northern Territory and NW & SW Western Australia.

What you will need to have to succeed in this position:

Must hold a Trade Certificate III.

LV Mechanic with demonstrated mobile plant experience

Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter with mobile plant experience

Mobile Plant Tech.

Hydraulic CAN Bus mobile plant experience.

Must have valid Australian work rights.

Flexibility in lifestyle for non-rostered field service works.

Preferably valid Medium Ridged Australian manual driver’s licence

Current forklift ticket

Display an exceptional quality of workmanship, reliability and efficiency

Strong communication and leadership skills

A positive attitude

What Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT will offer:

Local WA owned Dealership with a great team environment.

Well equipped workshop with OEM dealership standard equipment.

A large knowledge base of equipment manuals and information.

Audited OH&S through an external firm.

Employee Assitance Program.

Option to negotiate relocation assistance within Australia.

Online training resources provided by Vermeer University.

Vermeer will put you through a Vermeer certified master technicians (STTP) course that is globally recognised at Vermeer dealerships and support agents.

ABOUT VERMEER WA & NT

Operating since 1993, Vermeer WA & NT is the name contractors turn to for quality industrial equipment. We specialise in a broad range of industries, from tree care equipment, including stump grinders, wood chippers and arborist equipment, to horizontal directional drilling and HDD tooling for underground utility, fiber-optic network and pipeline installation. Also offering an extensive range of forestry machinery, organic recycling, surface mining and excavation equipment, open cut utility trenching and pipeline construction trenchers, and mini skid steers, Vermeer WA & NT has the equipment to get the job done.

Founded in the USA in 1948, Vermeer has grown into a renowned international organisation with over 150 dealerships worldwide. Our equipment is not only innovative and constructed to perform in tough environments, but is designed to deliver long-term value.

*Please send Resume in .pdf format only*

Address to: Wes McCartney - Managing Director

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