Leading Hand - PDI - Afternoon Shift

Komatsu; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave policy

Income protection insurance

Career development

Health benefits

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand – PDI to supervise and coordinate assembly, commissioning and PDI activities for machinery. You will lead technicians and apprentices, plan workloads and ensure on-time delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires a Mechanical Trade Qualification, supervisory experience, and the ability to schedule and mentor a team. A HR licence and Working at Heights certification are advantageous for this position based in Australia.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• HR licence preferred for driving responsibilities.
• Supervisory/leading hand experience is an advantage.
• Ability to schedule and delegate tasks to a team or individual.
• Strong team player with good communication.
• High attention to detail and quality focus.
• Willingness to promote Quality Assurance principles.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• Working at Heights certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians and apprentices.
• Oversee assembly, commissioning and PDI activities.
• Plan, schedule and allocate work to maximise productivity.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team.
• Monitor job progress, costs and quality outcomes.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

HR licence

Supervisory/lead hand experience

Scheduling and delegation

Team player

Attention to detail

Quality Assurance

Lead and mentor team

Computer knowledge

Working at heights

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

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

As a Leading Hand – PDI, you’ll support the supervision and coordination of assembly and commissioning of Komatsu machinery, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians and apprentices.
• Oversee assembly, commissioning and PDI activities.
• Plan, schedule and allocate work to maximise productivity.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team.
• Monitor job progress, costs and quality outcomes.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Roster: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm, 40 hour week

What we are looking for

• Relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• Current Drivers Licence (HR preferred)
• Previous supervisory/ leading hand experience would be ideal
• Ability to schedule and delegate to a team or individual
• Strong key team player
• Professional self-starter, with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and active in promoting its principals.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge/skills
• Working at Heights Certification

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 provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career:Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health:Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus 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.