About The Role
Join our agile team at Select Plant Australia.
Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Workshop Leading Hand.
This role will be based out of our modern Select Plant Australia - Seven Hills Depot on a permanent, full-time basis, working within a collaborative and inclusive maintenance team.
As the Workshop Leading Hand, you will provide day-to-day leadership and technical support to our workshop personnel while remaining hands-on with the maintenance, servicing and repair of a diverse fleet of civil construction and rail plant and equipment.
You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality workshop operations, supporting both internal and external customers.
You will use your strong mechanical expertise, leadership skills and customer-focused approach to mentor the team, coordinate workshop activities and assist with complex fault diagnosis, ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support workshop personnel, promoting a positive team culture and high performance.
Coordinate daily workshop activities and assist with work planning and resource allocation.
Provide advanced mechanical fault-finding support, including remote diagnostic assistance over the phone.
Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs and inspections on a broad range of plant and equipment.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Liaise professionally with internal and external customers via phone and email.
Assist with quality control, workshop housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with company policies, procedures and safety standards.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using workshop maintenance systems.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous development.
To be considered for the role,



you'll need to meet the minimum requirements below:
Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter.
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising workshop teams.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
RIW complaint.
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and computerised maintenance management systems.
Australian Driver's Licence.
Australian Construction Induction Card (Blue/White Card).
Highly Regarded but not essential:
Advanced hydraulic systems knowledge.
Strong automotive electrical diagnostic experience.
Rail maintenance experience.
HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver's Licence.
All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical screening and a national criminal background check.
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people.
We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.
We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in ****, ****, **** and ****.
We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at company/diversity-and-inclusion
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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📌 Workshop Leading Hand (New South Wales)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 New South Wales