Workshop Leading Hand - Plant Mechanic

Multiquip; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Stable full-time employment

Training and ongoing support

Hands-on role

Job summary

Multiquip is seeking a hands-on Workshop Leading Hand to lead and support the workshop team while servicing and maintaining light trucks, forklifts and harvesting equipment. You will ensure safety, reliability and compliance to NHVAS and WHS standards to support uninterrupted production.

This full-time role offers a hands-on leadership position with training and ongoing support, and requires weekend/after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing vehicles, forklifts, harvesting equipment, or light machinery.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to diagnose faults and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop team members.
• Ensure servicing and maintenance is completed to schedule.
• Diagnose and repair faults across plant and equipment.
• Carry out routine servicing and safety inspections.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Forklift operation

WH&S

Job description

Join Australia's Leading Poultry Industry Services Provider

Multiquip is a leading transport, logistics, and engineering provider within the poultry industry. We specialise in the transportation of live birds from broiler and breeder farms to processing plants.

We are currently seeking a full-time Workshop Leading Hand to lead and support our workshop team while servicing and maintaining light trucks, forklifts, and harvesting equipment. This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensuring our fleet and equipment remain safe, reliable, and compliant with operational and safety requirements, supporting uninterrupted production and business operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop team members.
• Ensure all servicing and maintenance is completed in line with scheduled requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults across plant and equipment.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and safety inspections.
• Service and maintain light trucks, forklifts, and harvesting equipment.
• Complete maintenance records, service reports, and work orders accurately.
• Assist operators with equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Follow NHVAS, WHS, and company policies at all times.
• Identify and report equipment issues before they become major problems.

About You

• Experience servicing and repairing vehicles, forklifts, harvesting equipment, or light machinery.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to diagnose faults and troubleshoot effectively.
• Able to work independently and respond to breakdowns when required.
• Good understanding of WHS and safe work practices.
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Current HR and Forklift licences (desirable).
• Available to work weekends and after-hours callouts when required.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

What We Offer

• 7AM start Monday to Fridays plus half-day Saturdays.
• Competitive wage paid weekly.
• Stable, full-time employment with a respected industry leader.
• Hands-on role, with plenty of work.
• Training and ongoing support.

Multiquip Poultry is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.