Leading Hand Service Technician (Diesel Crane Mechanic)

Tadano Oceania; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday & Annual Anniversary Leave

Continuous training and development

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Job summary

Tadano Oceania in Queensland is seeking a seasoned Leading Hand Service Technician (Diesel Mechanic) to join our busy workshop. You will supervise service technicians, coordinate operations and ensure high standards of safety and workmanship on heavy cranes and lifting equipment.

The role requires a qualified heavy vehicle mechanic, toolbox leadership, strong diagnostics, and the ability to travel to site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified heavy vehicle mechanic with a trade qualification.
• Experience as Leading Hand or senior technician in heavy industry (crane preferred).
• Experience facilitating toolbox meetings and directing teams.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage time for self and team.
• Customer-centric mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• Maintain safety in line with HSE guidelines and write/interpret reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workshop operations in a busy Queensland Crane Service Workshop.
• Support the Queensland Workshop Manager and service technicians.
• Oversee team members to repair and maintain heavy industry plant and equipment.
• Ensure high standards of safety and workmanship in a high-risk environment.
• Write reports and work plans; carry out electronic business correspondence.

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

White Card (Construction)

Job description

Leading Hand Service Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

About Tadano Oceania
Tadano Oceania is the Australian subsidiary of the Global Tadano Group supplying mobile cranes and lifting equipment across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. We are a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering top service to our clients. As a leader in our industry, we offer our employees opportunities for growth, development and a work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our busy Queensland Crane Service Workshop and support the Queensland Workshop Manager. The successful candidate will have Senior Diesel Mechanical skills preferably within the crane industry, effective workshop leadership skills and experience coordinating workshop operations, supporting service technicians and ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship,

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Applicable Mechanical Trade Qualification
• Proven experience as a Leading Hand Service Technician or in a similar senior technical role within heavy industry (preferably crane)
• Experience in facilitating toolbox meetings
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently of self and team members
• A customer-centric mindset with excellent communication skills
• A valid driver’s license (and the ability to travel to various job sites).
• A current Working Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Ability to effectively oversee team members to repair and maintain heavy industry plant, machinery and equipmentin a high risk work environment.
• Ability to work safely and in compliance with HSE guidelines
• Ability to write and interpret reports, work plans and carry out electronic business correspondence

What We Offer:

• Birthday & Annual Anniversary Leave
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.

If you are ready to make an impact as our new Leading Hand Service Technician, apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in Australia