Mine Workshop Foreman: Lead Safety, Teams & Quality

Hastings Deering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Leadership training

Global opportunities

Insurance

Job summary

Hastings Deering is seeking an experienced Foreman for its Mackay Mineshop to lead a skilled trades team, coordinate daily workshop activities, and uphold safety, quality and customer service. This permanent, Monday-to-Friday role offers career development, mentorship, and a stable long-term position within a global Caterpillar dealer network.

You will drive safety, build customer relationships, plan resources, and oversee quotes and costs while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with a recognised diesel, plant or heavy equipment background.
• Proven leadership experience in workshop, mining or heavy equipment settings.
• Deep knowledge of heavy mobile equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure safety management systems are implemented and followed.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Lead team performance and drive productivity KPIs.
• Plan resources, budgets and work plans aligned to business goals.
• Oversee quoting, estimates and timely delivery to customers.
• Monitor financial performance and manage costs.
• Manage work order costs and training needs.
• Collaborate with service teams to achieve quality outcomes.
• Support delivery commitments with timely completions.

Skills

Trade qualified

Experienced leader

Technical expertise

People management

Planning & coordination

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Safety mentality

Systems proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hastings Deering is seeking an experienced Foreman for its Mackay Mineshop to lead a skilled trades team, coordinate daily workshop activities, and uphold safety, quality and customer service. This permanent, Monday-to-Friday role offers career development, mentorship, and a stable long-term position within a global Caterpillar dealer network.

You will drive safety, build customer relationships, plan resources, and oversee quotes and costs while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.