Plant Mechanic - Leading Hand

WesTrac; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Flexitime & RDOs

Training & career progression

Fitness Passport

Refer a mate bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic Leading Hand to join our Ravensworth Mine site. This hands-on leadership role supports the Maintenance Supervisor by coordinating daily maintenance, mentoring tradespeople, and ensuring CAT mining equipment reliability.

Successful applicants will have Australian recognised trade qualifications and prior supervisory experience in mining, along with strong diagnostic and communication skills and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant.
• Leading Hand or supervisory experience within mining.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Sound communication and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for the work group.
• Support safe work practices and compliance with site procedures.
• Mentor and develop Plant Mechanics and apprentices.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and allocation of maintenance tasks.
• Drive equipment reliability, quality workmanship and productivity.
• Liaise with Supervisors and customers to achieve operational targets.

Skills

Leading Hand experience

Mentoring tradespeople

Diagnostic fault-finding

Team leadership

Safety focus

Education

Australian recognised trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant

Job description

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic Leading Hand to join our team onsite at Ravensworth Mine. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll support the Maintenance Supervisor by coordinating daily maintenance activities, mentoring tradespeople, and ensuring equipment reliability across a fleet of Caterpillar mining equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Plant Mechanic who enjoys leading from the front, developing others, and delivering exceptional maintenance outcomes in a safety-focused mining environment.

• Lead and support a team maintaining CAT surface mining equipment.
• Strong career development and leadership progression opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for the work group.
• Support safe work practices and compliance with site procedures.
• Mentor and develop Plant Mechanics and apprentices.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and allocation of maintenance tasks.
• Drive equipment reliability, quality workmanship and productivity.
• Liaise with Supervisors and customers to achieve operational targets.

What You'll Bring

• Australian recognised trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant.
• Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience within mining.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Sound communication and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Westrac?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection
• Strong job security with long‑term career pathways
• Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.)
• Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute
• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.