Leading Hand - Pdi - Afternoon Shift

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Income protection

Career development

Health benefits

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Leading Hand - PDI to supervise and coordinate assembly and commissioning of Komatsu machinery. You will ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard, leading a team of technicians and apprentices.

The role requires a mechanical trade background, supervisory experience, and the ability to schedule, delegate, and mentor staff. HR license preferred; forklift and heights certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification is required.
• HR driving license preferred.
• Leadership/leading hand experience is desirable.
• Ability to schedule and delegate to a team or individual.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional self-starter with attention to detail.

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

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Forklift Certification

Working at Heights Certification

Job description

About Us

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

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

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 communication skills
• 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
• Forklift Certification
• 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.