Leading Hand - Service Remarketing

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Families policy

Income protection

Career development

Health discount

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand – Remarketing to join our Campbellfield workshop. You’ll lead day-to-day workshop activity, coordinate repairs, servicing, and machine preparation, and provide technical guidance to technicians.

You’ll bring a trade qualification (diesel mechanic preferred), 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, solid knowledge of earthmoving machinery, and strong leadership, safety and communication skills. Experience with Komatsu systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or equivalent.
• 5+ years in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience with earthmoving machinery.
• Ability to coordinate jobs, parts and contractors.
• Strong safety and quality workmanship.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Experience with maintenance software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop repairs, servicing and preparation of Remarketing equipment.
• Support and guide technicians through diagnostics and complex repairs.
• Inspect completed machines to ensure quality standards are met.
• Help coordinate used machinery appraisals, repairs and maintenance.
• Manage jobs across parts, subcontractors and other repair providers to keep work on schedule.
• Support major equipment maintenance and rebuild projects.
• Review repair estimates, variations and completed job documentation.
• Maintain accurate service and technical reporting.
• Drive strong safety, quality, productivity and 5S standards across the workshop.
• Share your technical knowledge and help develop the capability of other technicians.

Skills

Heavy equipment diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Leadership/coordination

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Mentoring/training

Computer literacy

Earthmoving machinery

Education

Trade qualification in diesel mechanics

Tools

Dynamics

LinkOne

SMAP

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

If you’re an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Technician who knows their way around earthmoving machinery and is ready to take on more responsibility, this could be your next move.

Komatsu is looking for a Leading Hand – Remarketing to join our Campbellfield operation. You’ll stay close to the tools and the machines while taking the lead on coordinating workshop activities, supporting technicians and making sure repairs, servicing and machine preparation are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong tradie who enjoys solving problems, helping others and taking ownership of a job from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be a visible presence in the workshop, helping coordinate the day-to-day workload while providing technical guidance to the team.

You’ll:

• Coordinate workshop repairs, servicing and preparation of Remarketing equipment.
• Support and guide technicians through diagnostics and complex repairs.
• Inspect completed machines to ensure quality standards are met.
• Help coordinate used machinery appraisals, repairs and maintenance.
• Manage jobs across parts, subcontractors and other repair providers to keep work on schedule.
• Support major equipment maintenance and rebuild projects.
• Review repair estimates, variations and completed job documentation.
• Maintain accurate service and technical reporting.
• Drive strong safety, quality, productivity and 5S standards across the workshop.
• Share your technical knowledge and help develop the capability of other technicians.

Roster: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – 7:30am to 4:06pm

Pay: Great Rates plus Allowances and RDOs

What we are looking for

You’ve built your technical experience and now you’re ready to step up, take ownership and help lead the crew.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant trade qualification, ideally Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• A solid understanding of earthmoving machinery.
• The confidence to coordinate jobs, parts, subcontractors and deadlines.
• Strong safety awareness and pride in quality workmanship.
• The ability to coach and pass your technical knowledge on to others.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using computer systems and maintenance/parts software.
• Around 5+ years’ trade experience will be highly regarded.

Experience with Komatsu equipment and systems such as Dynamics, LinkOne and SMAP

would be an advantage, but equally important is your technical capability, leadership potential and willingness to take the next step.

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.