Leading Hand - Service Remarketing

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave policies

Income protection insurance via super

Career development opportunities

Bupa health benefits

Travel discounts with partners

Yearly bonus potential

$3,000 referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand - Remarketing to coordinate workshop activity, guide technicians and ensure repairs and machine preparation meet high standards. This role offers ownership of jobs from start to finish and demands practical leadership in a busy workshop environment.

The successful candidate will have a relevant diesel mechanic trade qualification, 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment, and the ability to coordinate parts, subcontractors and deadlines while

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of earthmoving machinery.
• Ability to coordinate jobs, parts, subcontractors and deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop repairs, servicing and preparation of Remarketing equipment.
• Support 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 technical knowledge and help develop the capability of other technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in diesel mechanics

Tools

Dynamics

LinkOne

SMAP

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.

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.