Plant Mechanic - Leading Hand

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Leading Hand Mechanic will be leading and motivating a crew of up to 10 employees within the New Machines workshop. They will be promoting and encouraging high safety standards and showcasing a positive can-do attitude. This individual will be assisting in training their team members and working alongside all members whilst dealing with high volume work.

Location : South Guildford

Roster : Mon-Fri, 5 / 2, 10.5 Hr shifts

To be successful the following is required :

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
• Exposure to mining / construction equipment or other industrial areas such as agriculture or highway trucks, hire equipment is highly considered
• CAT equipment experience is highly desirable
• Team leadership experience with ability to lead from the front with Safety as this will be paramount
• Multi-task in a busy environment
• Strong understanding of KPI metrics from receiving a task to component dispatch
• Ability to coach and mentor teams
• Experience within Component Rebuilds is advantageous

What we offer :

• Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
• Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute - continue to upskill whilst working with us!
• Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
• Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like JBHIFI, Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more retail and entertainment outlets
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Salary sacrifice options
• Fitness Passport - Giving you access to more than 100 gyms and recreation centres around Australia at once at a discounted rate!

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level with WesTrac, click the ‘Apply’ button today!