Leading Hand - PDI - Afternoon Shift

Komatsu Australia; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Income protection

Annual bonus

Travel discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand – PDI to supervise and coordinate assembly, commissioning and PDI activities for Komatsu machinery. You will plan, schedule and allocate work to maximise productivity while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead a team of technicians and apprentices, provide technical guidance, monitor progress and costs, and maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification is essential.
• Leadership exposure or experience with the ability to delegate.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Professional self-starter with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

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

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety focus

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Education

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.

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

Rate: $56.59 + shift allowance + Tool Allowance + Laptop + Mobile

What We Are Looking For

• Trade qualification (essential).
• Previous leadership exposure or experience with the ability to delegate.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Professional self-starter, with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Forklift licence (desirable).

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.