Leading Hand | Hire Yard

Ausco Modular; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid gym memberships through our

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

12 weeks paid parental leave or 4–6? 4

One paid volunteering day per year

Corporate discounts on health

Job summary

Ausco Modular in Mackay is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to prepare and refurbish modular buildings for hire, ensuring high presentation and customer satisfaction. The role is permanent full-time with a Monday–Friday roster (6am–2:30pm) and a pay rate of $56.10 per hour, including allowances, plus Super and a 5% Short Term Incentive Plan.

You will lead a small team to perform repairs, coordinate deliveries, maintain records, and support safe, efficient operations on-site.

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence
• Working at Heights Ticket
• Ability to use hand tools to complete maintenance and repairs
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others
• Good computer proficiency - Microsoft suite including Teams and Outlook
• Knowledge of construction, building or modular preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited on-site leadership support

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance & upgrades on the hire fleet
• Operate forklift to load/unload modules and equipment
• Inspect, test, clean & prepare modular assets and equipment for re-hire
• Help coordinate deliveries, pickups, and yard movements
• Keep records up to date, accurate and support with stocktakes
• Handle customer handovers and queries
• Lead and coordinate a small team to safely deliver quality work on time
• Allocate daily tasks based on team skills, workloads and operational priorities
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and team meetings
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and performance
• Monitor safety, quality and productivity, addressing issues and risks as they arise
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards
• Champion a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, accountable and team-oriented work environment

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Repair experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

• $56.10 p/h (inclusive of allowances) + Super + 5% Short Term Incentive Plan

Leading Hand - Padget, Mackay

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Monday - Friday, 6am-2.30pm Roster
• $56.10 p/h (inclusive of allowances) + Super + 5% Short Term Incentive Plan

We're looking for a hands-on Leading Hand to join our team in Mackay.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and refurbishing Ausco's Modular Buildings for hire, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and meet customer expectations.

You’ll bring a strong work ethic, commitment to safe work practices and a positive approach to working as part of a team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform repairs, maintenance & upgrades on the hire fleet
• Operate forklift to load/unload modules and equipment
• Inspect, test, clean & prepare modular assets and equipment for re-hire
• Help coordinate deliveries, pickups, and yard movements
• Keep records up to date, accurate and support with stocktakes
• Handle customer handovers and queries

As a Leading Hand, You’ll Also

• Lead and coordinate a small team to safely deliver quality work on time
• Allocate daily tasks based on team skills, workloads and operational priorities
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and team meetings
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and performance
• Monitor safety, quality and productivity, addressing issues and risks as they arise
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards
• Champion a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, accountable and team-oriented work environment

What You'll Need

• Drivers Licence
• Forklift (High Risk) Licence
• Working at Heights Ticket
• Ability to use hand tools to complete maintenance and repairs
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others
• Good computer proficiency - Microsoft suite including Teams and Outlook
• Knowledge of construction, building or modular preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited on-site leadership support

Ausco Benefits

• Fully paid gym memberships through our Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering lifestyle, career, financial, and family support
• 12 weeks paid parental leave or 4 weeks paid partner leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and eyewear

To learn more about our benefits, please visit: ausco.com.au/explore-a-career-with-ausco

About Us

Ausco Modular is one of Australia’s leading providers of transportable hire and modular construction solutions. We have been delivering innovative modular designs for over 60 years, supporting major projects across infrastructure, construction, mining, energy, housing, and education.