Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic

Kenway and Clark; Young; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service vehicle

Tool allowance

PPE provided

Technical training

Job summary

Kenway & Clark is seeking a Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic to lead the Cowra or Young Service department in NSW. The role combines hands-on mechanical work with workshop coordination, balancing diagnostic repairs with managing workloads and keeping customers informed throughout the repair process.

You may be stepping up from a senior technician role or already have supervisory experience. Experience with agricultural machinery is advantageous, and applicants with heavy vehicle or construction

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel, Heavy Diesel or Agricultural Mechanic with strong diagnostic and repair experience.
• Ability to plan work and manage changing priorities.
• Clear communication with customers, technicians and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workflow in the Service department, balancing hands-on work with workshop coordination.
• Diagnose faults, repair equipment and support technicians.
• Plan and allocate workshop and field service work, monitor progress and keep customers informed.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Heavy diesel

Agricultural machinery

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel/Heavy Diesel/Agricultural Mechanic)

Job description

Cowra or Young, NSW | Agricultural Machinery

Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic

Ready to take the next step without giving up the tools?

Kenway & Clark is seeking an experienced mechanic to provide day-to-day leadership within our Cowra or Young Service departments.

This is a working leadership position combining mechanical work with the coordination needed to keep a busy workshop functioning effectively. You’ll still diagnose faults, carry out repairs and work alongside the team, while also organising workloads, monitoring job progress and keeping customers informed.

We expect the position to be broadly divided equally between hands-on mechanical work and workshop coordination, although the balance will shift during busy seasonal periods.

You may already be working as a Leading Hand or Workshop Foreman, or you might be a senior technician ready to step into your first formal leadership position.

What the position involves

You’ll become the central point for the day-to-day flow of work through the Service department. This will include:

• Planning and allocating workshop and field service work
• Setting daily priorities and adjusting them as customer needs change
• Working on agricultural and construction equipment alongside the team
• Diagnosing faults and assisting others with complex technical problems
• Tracking the progress of repairs and addressing delays
• Reviewing technician time, parts usage and job documentation
• Preparing estimates and recognising when the scope or cost of a repair has changed
• Keeping customers informed throughout the repair process
• Coordinating parts requirements with the branch Parts department
• Checking completed jobs for quality and completeness
• Guiding apprentices and supporting the development of less-experienced technicians
• Promoting safe work practices and maintaining an orderly workshop
• Helping improve labour recovery, productivity and workshop processes
• Raising operational, customer and staffing concerns with the Branch Manager when required

It’s a practical role for someone who can see the bigger picture while still contributing productive hours in the workshop and field.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified Diesel, Heavy Diesel or Agricultural Mechanic with strong diagnostic and repair experience.

You will also bring:

• The ability to plan work and manage changing priorities
• Clear communication with customers, technicians and other departments
• Sound judgement and confidence making day-to-day decisions
• An understanding of estimates, labour, parts and job costing
• Good computer skills and accurate administration
• A willingness to coach apprentices and share technical knowledge
• High standards of workmanship and safety
• A practical and accountable approach to resolving problems
• The ability to remain calm and organised during busy periods

Previous supervisory experience will be highly regarded, but it isn’t essential. We’re also interested in hearing from experienced technicians who naturally help organise the work around them and are ready for more responsibility.

Experience with agricultural machinery would be an advantage. However, applicants with suitable heavy vehicle, construction or mining equipment experience are also encouraged to apply.

What Kenway & Clark offers

• Competitive and negotiable pay
• A fully maintained service vehicle for field duties
• Tool allowance, uniforms and PPE
• Funded Case IH and Case Construction technical training
• A mix of workshop, field service and coordination responsibilities
• Support from the wider Kenway & Clark branch and technical network
• The opportunity to influence the performance and direction of the workshop
• Long-term employment with an established regional dealership

Agricultural service work is seasonal, and additional hours or weekend work may occasionally be required during peak periods. Overtime is paid.

About us

Kenway & Clark is a locally owned agricultural and construction machinery dealership with branches across regional NSW and southern Queensland.

Our Cowra team supports growers and contractors throughout the region with machinery sales, parts and technical service. We’re looking for someone who can help deliver an organised, responsive Service operation for our customers while supporting the people working within it.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced mechanic looking for greater responsibility while remaining actively involved in technical work, we’d be pleased to have a confidential conversation.

Applicants must hold a relevant trade qualification and have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.