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Plant mechanic - leading hand

Guildford
WesTrac
Mechanic
Posted: 15 September
Offer description

Your new role as a Leading Hand Plant Mechanic will report to the Workshop Supervisor in a permanent full-time position based in Guildford.


Overview

The position will be working with 3 fellow Leading Hands leading a crew of 30 employees within the Powertrains Disassembly (Transmission/Final drives) department of our Component Rebuild Centre. This individual will be assisting in training their team members and working alongside all members whilst dealing with high volume work, promoting and encouraging high safety standards with a positive can-do attitude.


What You’ll Do

* Lead and motivate a team of mechanics and apprentices.
* Promote and encourage high safety and quality standards.
* Assist in training and developing team members.
* Handle high volume work efficiently.
* Provide support to our Tradespersons and Component Technicians through the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
* Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
* Operate forklift.
* Implement product improvement plan.


Roster

* Mon - Fri – 10.5 hrs each day (including 30 minutes unpaid meal break)
* (2 weeks days, 1 weeknight shift rotation)


Skills & Experience

* Australian Recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Qualification preferred but not essential.
* Caterpillar equipment experience or similar OEM machines.
* Team leadership experience with a strong emphasis on safety
* High attention to detail to ensure quality control aligns with dealer standards
* Ability to multitask in a busy environment
* Strong understanding of KPI metrics from task receipt to completion
* Ability to coach and mentor teams
* Experience with machine and component rebuilds is advantageous


Our Benefits

* Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
* Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
* Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
* Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
* Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.


Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world\'s largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people\'s diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 4607

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