Ride Mechanical Leading Hand - WnW

Village Roadshow Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 134,166,000 - 180,811,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited park entries

Complimentary passes for family and朋友

Employee discounts on F&B, retail and

Employee Benefits App with 65+ major</

Wellbeing support and EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Village Roadshow Limited is seeking a Mechanical Fitter Leading Hand at Wet’n’Wild Oxenford on the Gold Coast. You’ll supervise the maintenance team, support rides and plant equipment, and coordinate repairs while managing admin tasks.

Daily duties include rostering, PM inspections, and implementing process improvements with a strong emphasis on safety and quality control. A mechanical trade certificate is required and EWP/forklift licenses are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate required.
• Licences: EWP and forklift preferred/essential as applicable.
• CMMS familiarity is desirable.
• Welding and fabrication skills are an asset.
• Strong safety focus and quality control mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team members to maximise efficiency.
• Organise shift roster and allocate tasks for tradespeople.
• Plan PM inspections, coordinate repairs and track progress.
• Identify process improvements and enhance procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Labour rostering

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Tools

EWP license

Forklift license

CMMS software

Welding & fabrication

Electrical safety awareness

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Leading Hand
$55.08 hour | Full Time
Sunday through to Wednesday Day Shifts (subject to change as per business requirements)
Wet’n’Wild, Oxenford, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Assist in supervising the Maintenance team members at Wet’n’Wild. You’ll dive into the action by providing technical support for rides, attractions, plant and equipment. You will also organize administration and maintenance of repairs.

Key Responsibilities

Ready to make waves behind the scenes? Here’s how you’ll keep the good times rolling. You’ll:

• Ensure Tradespersons are scheduled to complete tasks and department is running to maximize efficiency
• Organize the shift roster to ensure suitable coverage
• Organize PM inspections and maintenance and coordinate repairs
• Actively look for ways to improve current processes and procedures
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical Trade Certificate required
• Self organization, problem solving and time management skills with excellent communication, delegation and leadership skills with a strong focus on quality control
• Strong focus and sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Proven mechanical aptitude essential
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) license an advantage
• Ability to work at heights and forklift license essential
• Basic electrical safety awareness and understanding
• Welding and fabrication skills would be highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of rides and attractions and VRTP maintenance procedures/policies
• Strong understanding of effective rostering and labour management
• Manual Driver’s license required
• Knowledge of CMMS software highly desirable.

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.