Leading Hand

Ger Australia; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field service Utes, laptop, and mobile

Job summary

GER Australia is seeking a seasoned Diesel Mechanic/Auto Electrician with leadership experience to head a workshop maintenance team. You will oversee diesel repairs and scheduled maintenance on Volvo/Scania equipment, ensure safety, accuracy of records, and drive continuous improvement in a bustling workshop.

The role offers a full-time on-site position in Western Australia, with field-service support tools and a strong safety culture in a growing mining-support business.

Qualifications

• Lead the trades team in workshop safety and quality.
• Carry out diesel mechanic work on heavy equipment with accurate records.
• Supervise small teams and oversee job allocations.
• Strong safety mindset and process-minded approach.
• Upskill and train in a unique explosives-industry context.

Responsibilities

• Review priorities with the Supervisor and allocate work to the trades team.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Check progress, maintain records, and report issues.
• Attend team meetings and review workload and upcoming priorities.
• Ensure safe, quality, and productive delivery of diesel mechanic work.

Skills

Team leadership

Diesel engine knowledge

Mechanical equipment

Safety focused

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade Cert or Eng Cert in Diesel Mechanic/Auto Electrician

LV mechanic (option to HV)

Job description

Bibra Lake, Western Australia 6163, Australia A$50 - A$70

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 14 Oct 2026

Description

About us

GER Australia specialises in maintenance and product support for the Mining & Explosives industry. We value safety, continuous improvement, and driven team members for our customer engagements. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team who will treat the business as their own and strive to deliver outstanding results for our customers. Our team share a fantastic and inclusive culture, so if you want a diverse and progressive career change, GER Australia is seeking Diesel Mechanics to join our team

Job Description

Lead the trades team in completing allocated workshop work safely, efficiently and to the required quality, with clear communication and job records. Complete allocated diesel mechanic work safely, efficiently and to the required quality, with accurate records and prompt reporting of issues. We are looking for reliable, hardworking personnel, with a can-do attitude and enjoy what they do. Carry out component repairs, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on modern VOLVO, SCANIA Cab Chassis, High-quality explosive manufacturing equipment and variety of other light vehicles.

Daily responsibilities

• Review priorities with the Supervisor and communicate allocated work to the trades team.
• Support completion of work in line with procedures and agreed targets.
• Coordinate daily activities of the team to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members to promote a skilled workforce.
• Check progress and records, communicate issues and maintain safe housekeeping.
• Complete allocated diesel mechanic work within your competence and applicable procedures

Weekly responsibilities

• Attend and hold team meetings and review workload, work in progress and the following week’s priorities.
• Review safety, quality, productivity, customer service and record accuracy; progress improvements.

Periodic and as required

• Monthly: review team performance, training needs and outstanding safety actions.
• Annually: support performance reviews, training plans and policy acknowledgements.

Performance expectations

Safe work; quality and productive delivery; customer service; accurate records. Be willing to undertake training specific to the explosives industry.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

Trade Cert or Engineering Cert as a Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrician

LV mechanic (Option to skill up to HV mechanic)

Previous experience overseeing small teams and jobs.

Practical understanding of Mechanical Equipment & Plant.

Strong safety focus and process minded individual.

Opportunities to upskill & train in a unique industry.

A competitive salary packages.

Be part of a growing business & likeminded team of maintenance personnel

Field service Utes, laptop, and mobile phone

Be part of a Family, focused on culture, tradition and embracing trust.

Be part of a rapidly growing business with a big future ahead