Workshop Leading Hand - Afternoon Shift

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share plan

Bupa health insurance discount

RDOs

Overtime provisions

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Mechanic to join our Brisbane workshop. You will lead a small team of mechanics and apprentices, overseeing daily maintenance and ensuring fleet safety and regulatory compliance.

As a hands-on leader, you will assign tasks, mentor your team, perform quality checks, and coordinate repairs with the site supervisor to maximise uptime. A Heavy Vehicle trade qualification and HR licence are essential, with experience on

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Heavy Vehicle trade qualification.
• Solid mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience on Volvo, Isuzu, and Iveco drivetrains.
• HR licence.
• Experience in waste industry desirable.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead daily toolbox meetings with your team.
• Allocate routine and corrective maintenance tasks to keep the fleet running.
• Mentor mechanics to meet deadlines while upholding high standards.
• Sign off completed work orders and QA checks.
• Coordinate repairs to minimise downtime.
• Champion safety and workshop practices.
• Work with site supervisor to maximise productivity.

Skills

Team leadership

Drivetrain knowledge

HR licence

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Heavy Vehicle trade qualification

Tools

S/Pak systems

Bucher

West-Trans bodies

Job description

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.
Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

About Veolia
Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.
Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Leading Hand Mechanic to join our small team and help lead the day-to-day operation of our busy workshop.
The role is ideal for a skilled mechanic who enjoys hands-on work while guiding and supporting a team. You will work closely with the fleet and equipment supervisor to ensure our fleet is maintained safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
You'll lead a dedicated team of mechanics and apprentices combining your technical know-how with leadership skills to deliver top-quality results. If you're a natural problem-solver who enjoys mentoring others and takes pride in a job well done, this role is for you.

What's on offer

• Co mpetitive base rate of $57.50 per hour
• Regular Overtime
• RDO’s
• Employee share plan - own a piece of the company
• Bupa health insurance discount

What you'll be responsible for

• Oversee and maintain fleet compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards and company policies.
• Lead daily toolbox meetings with your team
• Allocate routine and corrective maintenance tasks to keep the fleet running smoothly
• Support and mentor your mechanics to meet deadlines whilst maintaining high standards
• Conduct quality assurance checks and sign off completed work orders
• Review driver-reported faults and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime
• Champion safety protocols and continuously improve workshop practices
• Foster a respectful, supportive team environment where everyone can thrive
• Work alongside the site supervisor to manage resources and maximise productivity

What you'll need to be successful

• Australian recognised Heavy Vehicle trade qualification
• Solid mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience on Volvo, Isuzu, and Iveco drivetrains
• HR licence
• Previous waste industry experience and familiarity with S/Pak, Bucher, West-Trans bodies (highly desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication skills - you can explain things clearly and listen well
• A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine interest in developing your team

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?
Benefits
At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers .

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.