Workshop Leading Hand | Altona
NORTHSIX is partnering with an established hire and service business to find their next Workshop Leading Hand.
Applicants from Diesel Mechanics, Fitting & Turners, Boilermakers encouraged to apply backgrounds encouraged to apply
The Role
This is a workshop based role for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and genuinely enjoys the work. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy service workshop, keeping the team productive & jobs progressing
Responsibilites
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting workshop technicians to develop their capability and confidence
- Coordinating and prioritising workshop jobs to ensure they're completed safely, efficiently, and on time
- Providing technical support across mechanical and diesel work, diagnostics, fault-finding, and complex repairs
- Ensuring all equipment is serviced, tested, and returned clean, fully operational, and ready for deployment
- Maintaining clear communication with internal teams on equipment status, turnaround times, and priorities
- Keeping the workshop safe, organised, and compliant at all times
- Supporting accurate job recording, time tracking, and communication of chargeable items to the Service Coordinator
About You
This is as much a culture hire as a technical one. The right person takes pride in their work, brings personality to the team, and lifts the people around them
- Experience in a workshop, power generation, or heavy industry environment
- Diesel mechanic trade qualification, preferred but not essential
- Comfortable leading and mentoring technicians
- Strong on safety, compliance, and safe systems of work
- Forklift licence and white card advantageous
- Candidates from fitting and turning, boilermaking, or heavy fabrication backgrounds encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Attractive Base + super + overtime
- Vehicle provided
- Bring you leadership skills to a new business
- Great company culture and room to progress your skills
Workshop Supervisor / 2IC employer: NORTHSIX
NORTHSIX offers an exceptional work environment for finance professionals in Moorabbin, where you can take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and growing business. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in AI and automation while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Join a supportive team that values clear communication and collaboration, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
