Lead Diesel Fitter – Workshop

Shire of Carpentaria; Normanton; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire of Carpentaria invites applications for a Workshop Leading Hand at the Normanton Depot. You will support the Workshop Foreman, coordinate daily workshop tasks and provide hands-on guidance to Diesel Fitters and Apprentices.

This hands-on leadership role covers diagnostics, repairs, welding and hydraulic work across onsite and remote camps. Candidates should hold a recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or similar, with experience in heavy vehicles and hydraulic systems,

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Commercial Vehicles or Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Demonstrated mechanical servicing, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with heavy vehicles, machinery and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workshop jobs and monitor progress.
• Provide hands-on mechanical and technical support to staff.
• Guide and mentor fitters and apprentices.
• Assist with maintenance scheduling, repairs and project work.
• Undertake diagnostics, repairs, welding, hydraulics and general maintenance.
• Work in workshop and at Council worksites and remote camps.
• Support the Workshop Foreman to maintain a safe, organized and productive workshop.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Welding

Hydraulics

Heavy Vehicles

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate (Diesel Fitting / Heavy CV / Light Vehicle Maintenance)

Job description

Shire of Carpentaria invites applications for a Workshop Leading Hand at the Normanton Depot. You will support the Workshop Foreman, coordinate daily workshop tasks and provide hands-on guidance to Diesel Fitters and Apprentices.

This hands-on leadership role covers diagnostics, repairs, welding and hydraulic work across onsite and remote camps. Candidates should hold a recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or similar, with experience in heavy vehicles and hydraulic systems,