Workshop Lead Hand: Lead, Mentor & Deliver Quality Repairs

Sime Darby; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big Pay, Bigger Growth

Body, Mind & Wallet Support

World-Class Training

Security you can count on

Cutting Edge Tech

Leading Hand Allowance

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a driven Leading Hand to supervise the Mackay Workshop Operations team. You will coordinate tradespeople and apprentices, allocate daily tasks, and provide hands-on technical guidance to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

This permanent day shift role emphasizes leadership, workflow management, and customer coordination for major repairs. Prior Leading Hand experience and a relevant trade qualification are highly regarded, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant trade qualification (Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or similar).
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge with heavy equipment experience.
• Bring proven leadership capability and prior Leading Hand experience preferred.
• Communicate and organise effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Commit to safety and quality in all workshop activities.
• Licenses such as overhead crane and forklift are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the team - provide day-to-day leadership within the workshop.
• Allocate tasks and monitor workflow - assign daily work priorities and oversee progress.
• Provide technical guidance - offer hands-on troubleshooting and expert advice.
• Ensure safety compliance - uphold safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain quality control - ensure work meets required standards.
• Support training and development - coach and upskill apprentices and tradespeople.
• Lead toolbox meetings and culture building - promote a positive team culture.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and customers - communicate updates and support during major repairs.

Skills

Team leadership

Trade qualification

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Fitter, HV Mechanic)

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a driven Leading Hand to supervise the Mackay Workshop Operations team. You will coordinate tradespeople and apprentices, allocate daily tasks, and provide hands-on technical guidance to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

This permanent day shift role emphasizes leadership, workflow management, and customer coordination for major repairs. Prior Leading Hand experience and a relevant trade qualification are highly regarded, with opportunities for