Workshop leading hand

Global Power Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Pty Ltd operates a workshop in Townsville and is seeking a capable Leading Hand to manage day-to-day activities, ensuring safe, efficient work and high quality outcomes across trailer assembly, excavator and generator commissioning, servicing and repairs.

You will translate the manager's plan into actionable daily tasks, guide the team, and monitor progress while maintaining records and promoting best practices in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification is required.
• Experience as Leading Hand or coordinating a mechanical workshop team.
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, commissioning, servicing and fault finding.
• Experience with diesel engines, generators, excavators, trailers or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop instructions, technical drawings and manufacturer manuals.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Forklift licence and supervisory training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Turn the Manager's weekly workshop plan into clear daily tasks and priorities for the team.
• Allocate work according to team members' skills and experience, providing practical guidance and support.
• Coordinate daily prestart meetings covering job allocation, safety, equipment, parts requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Work alongside the team on trailer assembly, excavator commissioning, generator commissioning, servicing, fault finding and repairs.
• Monitor progress throughout the day and advise the Manager promptly of delays, defects, parts shortages or additional work.
• Coordinate parts, tools and materials in advance so jobs can progress efficiently.
• Check completed work against workshop procedures, commissioning checklists and manufacturer requirements.
• Ensure inspection records, job cards and commissioning paperwork are completed accurately before equipment is released.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop and promote safe work practices.
• Mentor team members and help improve workshop processes, productivity and workmanship.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & organising

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Lead the day-to-day execution of the workshop's weekly plan, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical work with team coordination across trailer assembly, excavator commissioning, generator commissioning, servicing and repairs, as directed by the Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Turn the Manager's weekly workshop plan into clear daily tasks and priorities for the team.
• Allocate work according to team members' skills and experience, providing practical guidance and support.
• Coordinate daily prestart meetings covering job allocation, safety, equipment, parts requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Work alongside the team on trailer assembly, excavator commissioning, generator commissioning, servicing, fault finding and repairs.
• Monitor progress throughout the day and advise the Manager promptly of delays, defects, parts shortages or additional work.
• Coordinate parts, tools and materials in advance so jobs can progress efficiently.
• Check completed work against workshop procedures, commissioning checklists and manufacturer requirements.
• Ensure inspection records, job cards and commissioning paperwork are completed accurately before equipment is released.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop and promote safe work practices.
• Mentor team members and help improve workshop processes, productivity and workmanship.

About you

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification, such as Diesel Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or an equivalent relevant mechanical trade.
• Demonstrated experience as a Leading Hand, or substantial experience coordinating and guiding a mechanical workshop team.
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, commissioning, servicing and fault finding.
• Experience with diesel engines, generators, excavators, trailers or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop instructions, technical drawings and manufacturer manuals.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current driver's licence.
• Forklift licence and relevant leadership or supervisory training would be advantageous.

About us

Global Power Pty Ltd operates a workshop in Townsville.