Due to expanding business we currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated and safety focused Mechanical Leading Hand/Supervisor.  This is a permanent full time position, with an immediate start at our Geelong Workshop.

Hourly rates of up to $49.97, based on experience.

The key focus of this role is to provide operational support whilst ensuring that all team members work efficiently and effectively, while providing a high-quality service to our customers.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Supporting the workshop manager with co-ordinating day to day Operations;
• Maintaining a safety-first operation and adhering to all WHS requirements,  while furthering the safety culture through Safety Management Systems and reporting;
• Strong stakeholder interaction,  including maintaining good working relationships and responding to all enquiries in a timely manner;
• Leading by example and setting the standard in performance of duties and tasks, by ensuring that operational objectives are communicated and achieved on a daily basis;
• Continuing to drive the positive culture environment and empowering our thriving team;
• Ensuring that site specific inductions, training, performance records and required paperwork is reviewed and completed accordingly.

Benefits for Employees

• Attractive hourly rates, superannuation, penalty rates & allowances
• Permanent opportunity with an essential service provider;
• Flexible rostering arrangements available
• Ability to work overtime and monthly RDO
• On the job training to boost your career advancement
• Continuous company growth, expansion and investment into new fleet
• A commitment to safe work practices;
• Larger and specialty tools supplied
• Uniforms, overalls, PPE supplied
• Extensive on the job & ongoing training;
• Opportunities for career progression.

About you

The successful candidate will be eager to take the next step in their leadership career, have a “can-do” attitude and be willing to thrive in a fast paced environment.

To be successful in this dynamic role you will have:

• Proven Driving or Supervisory experience within transport and logistics:
• Excellent customer service skills, communication, written and interpersonal skills;
• A strong focus on doing the job safely and compliantly with a solid understanding of Chain of Responsibility and Road Transport Legislation;
• A strong work ethic and customer focus;
• Ability to work within a team environment, as well as unsupervised.

To be Successful You Will Bring:

• Current Trade/Diesel Mechanic Certificate
• Cummins/Volvo experience (preferred)
• Prior BPW, SAF, Hendrickson suspension experience
• Prior experience servicing fleet equipment
• A strong focus on doing the job safely and compliantly
• Proven Driving or Supervisory experience within transport and logistics
• Excellent customer service skills, communication, written and interpersonal skills
• LVT (Licenced Vehicle tester) certificate highly desireable

If you believe that you have the above attributes to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!