The Client

Our client specializes in major mechanical, fabrication, overhauls, rebuilds and major accessory fit outs of trucks mainly used in the mining industry that include Explosive Trucks, New Trucks, Tipper Trucks and Water Carts.

Our client has recently been awarded several ongoing contracts and is seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Lead Hand Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to assist the Workshop Supervisor.

Working Hours & Location

Location: Bibra Lake

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Standard Working Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (May Vary)

Leading Hand – Main Responsibilities

As the Workshop Leading Hand you will be supporting the Workshop Supervisor where you will be predominately Working on the Tools 80% with Admin 20%.

You will be carrying out the following Lead Hand Duties;

Supervising 5 to 10 team members that include HV Mechanics, Fabricators, Auto Electricians & Trades Assistants

Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor

Attending Weekly Management Meetings & Providing essential input

Reviewing current jobs, planning, scheduling & prioritizing job tasks

Conducting Pre-Starts every morning – running through safety & delegating job tasks to team members

Delegating Job Tasks to team, members providing Technical Knowledge, Guidance, Work Techniques & Safety Procedures for specific jobs

Locating & organizing parts & materials for daily jobs & issuing items to team members

Continually monitoring team members work progress & productivity ensuring jobs are completed in allocated time frames

Providing guidance & technical knowledge on jobs team members are struggling with or are running behind on

Quality Control while work is in progress & thoroughly inspecting completed jobs for sign off

Managing in-house tool stores & issuing tools to team members when required as well as tracking that all tools have been returned & are good order

Receiving Parts & Material deliveries & checking that Invoice matches delivery & updating inhouse system

Updating in-house workshop system regularly

Training new staff on in-house software system & procedures

Mechanical Responsibilities

As you will be working on the tools approximately 80% of the time the work generally covers;

Accessory Fitting on New Trucks – Mainly Volvo & Scania

Major Repair & Overhaul / Rebuild of MPU (Explosive Trucks)

New Build of Side Tipper Trailers, Water Carts & Explosive Plant

The main mechanical work responsibilities on the trucks may include;

Diesel Engine

Fuel Systems – Pumps & Injectors

Lubrication Systems

Cooling Systems

Alternators & Starter Motors

Braking Systems

Drivelines

Axles & Wheel Ends

Suspension

Steering

Chassis

You may also work on Explosive plant which may include;

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Pumps

Pipe Spools

Valves

Augers

Hoppers

Accessory fitting may include;

Chassis Extensions

Tool Carriers

Spare Wheel Holders

Additional Fuel & Water Tanks

Turn Tables

Lights, Radios, Tracking Systems.

About the Candidate

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate that has at least 1 year of experience as a Lead Hand ideally in a Truck workshop as well as at least 5 years experience working as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic especially on trucks.

Possessing a relevant trade qualification is essential where we will consider the following Mechanical Trades or similar across the following;

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Heavy Diesel Mechanics

Heavy Duty Fitters

Remuneration

This is a Temp to Perm role where initially you will be working through Staff-Net on a casual basis. After 3 to 6 months (Potentially earlier) and if you prove to have great technical skills, a positive attitude and work well with the team you will be signed over to Perm on our client books, details are below.

Casual Pay Rate through Staff-Net: $55.00 to $70.00 Per Hour + Super (Flat) – Paid Weekly

Perm Rates: $50.00 to $60.00 Per Hour + Super + OT + Leave Entitlements

Apply

Email your CV to [email protected] quoting ref number HVLH-0810