Leading Hand Service Technician (Diesel 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 team culture

Job summary

Tadano Oceania is seeking a Leading Hand Service Technician (Diesel Mechanic) to join our Queensland Crane Service Workshop. You will support the Workshop Manager, lead a team of technicians, and uphold high safety and workmanship standards in a busy environment.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical trade qualification, senior experience in heavy industry (cranes preferred), strong diagnostic skills and a customer‑focused mindset. Domestic travel to sites and a White Card are required.

Qualifications

• Applicable Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• Experience as a Leading Hand Service Technician or senior role in heavy industry (cranes preferred).
• Experience facilitating toolbox meetings.
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to write and interpret reports and work plans.
• Valid driver’s license and White Card; safety focus.

Skills

Leading Hand

Diesel Mechanic

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Time management

Customer focus

Driver's license

White Card

HSE compliance

Reporting skills

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

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.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in Australia