Leading Hand

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Income protection insurance

Novated leasing

Career development

Bupa health benefits

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Workshop to join our Rental Operations team in Sherwood, Brisbane. This role focuses on leading a nine-person shop team, coordinating maintenance and repair schedules, and ensuring timely, quality outcomes for a large Queensland rental fleet.

While the role is leadership-focused rather than hands-on, you will review estimates, manage parts requirements and collaborate with the Rental Administrator to move machines efficiently.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Diesel Fitting or relevant trade.
• Sound knowledge of earthmoving equipment and workshop/field service experience.
• Leading Hand or supervisory experience or ability to step into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support nine workshop team members, maintaining safe and productive operations.
• Coordinate daily workloads, preventative maintenance and repair schedules to meet rental fleet timeframes.
• Oversee machine returns, dispatch preparation and final quality inspections.
• Review repair estimates, job dockets and costings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Coordinate parts requirements and work with the Rental Administrator on machine movements.
• Maintain clear communication with rental teams and stakeholders while upholding workshop safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Delegation

Safety focus

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Diesel Fitting or related trade

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

Komatsu is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Workshop to join our Rental Operations team in Sherwood.

As a global OEM, Komatsu offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team while working with world-class construction and mining equipment.

Our Sherwood workshop supports a diverse Queensland rental fleet of approximately 200 machines, including excavators, dozers and graders. You will coordinate a team of eight Technicians and one apprentice, ensuring equipment is inspected, maintained, repaired and ready for hire.

This is primarily a leadership and coordination role rather than a hands‑on technician position.

The responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and support nine workshop team members, maintaining safe and productive operations.
• Coordinate daily workloads, preventative maintenance and repair schedules to meet rental fleet timeframes.
• Oversee machine returns, dispatch preparation and final quality inspections.
• Review repair estimates, job dockets and costings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Coordinate parts requirements and work with the Rental Administrator on machine movements.
• Maintain clear communication with rental teams and stakeholders while upholding workshop safety and quality standards.

Roster: Monday to Friday, workshop-based 6:00am to 3:00pm (Fortnightly RDO)
Hourly Rate: $45.84 - $55.06 per hour + $400 fortnightly Leading Hand allowance + super + overtime opportunities
Role Located: Sherwood, Brisbane, QLD

What we are looking for

• Certificate III in Diesel Fitting or a relevant Mobile Plant, Heavy Diesel or Heavy Road Transport trade qualification.
• Sound knowledge of earthmoving equipment and experience in a workshop or field service environment.
• Leading Hand or supervisory experience, or the ability to step confidently into a team leadership role.
• Strong communication, planning, delegation and organisational skills.
• Confidence with repair estimates, maintenance planning, parts systems and Microsoft Office, with a strong safety focus.

Why work for us!

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Diability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund ; Novated Leasing options available.
• Career:Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health
• Travel:Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.

Referral Program:

$3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.