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
Outstanding company culture and room to progress your skills
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📌 Workshop Supervisor / 2Ic (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne