We are searching for a hardworking Leading Hand to join our stellar team at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd in Perth.
Growing your career as a Full Time Leading Hand is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Leading Hand at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd today!

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a global brand providing a variety of machinery for the Construction, Mining and Forestry industries. At the heart of HCA's trusted and reliable equipment lies a team of talented and dedicated people committed to providing industry-leading machinery and solutions.

The Prospect

A new opportunity has been created for a trade qualified Leading Hand to join our team based at Murrin Murrin. Working a day shift on an 8/6 FIFO roster, this permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. In this role you will:

- Lead a team of Site Technicians to meet, deliver and exceed service expectations
- Drive efficiency within the team to meet tight deadlines whilst ensuring employees comply with all WHS responsibilities and that a safety first culture is a consistent behaviour within the department
- Liaise with technical support staff and coordinating diagnostic, maintenance and repairs as a valued team member
- Perform maintenance servicing and repairs on a wide range of quality Hitachi mining equipment
- Undertake fault finding and diagnostic work
- Attend to onsite breakdowns

To be successful in this role you will:





- Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
- Have previous experience leading a team to achieve and exceed set goals
- Demonstrated work experience and technical knowledge within a mine site is essential
- Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
- Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
- Have the ability to navigate complex technical issues to deliver high quality outcomes in repair and maintenance services with minimal to zero rework
- Excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous

Benefits

What's in it for you? We are offering:

- A competitive salary package + the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
- A permanent long term career in a growing business
- Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
- Continuous training and upskilling with access to the latest technologies
- Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures you are happy and safe at work!

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

Perks of working as a Leading Hand in Perth:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary

📌 Leading Hand - Urgent Hiring (Perth)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Perth