Job Description
Workshop Leading Hand | Altona
n NORTHSIX is partnering with an established hire and service business to find their next Workshop Leading Hand.
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Applicants from Diesel Mechanics, Fitting & Turners, Boilermakers encouraged to apply backgrounds encouraged to apply
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The Role
n 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
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Responsibilites
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Leading, mentoring, and supporting workshop technicians to develop their capability and confidence
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Coordinating and prioritising workshop jobs to ensure they're completed safely, efficiently, and on time
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Providing technical support across mechanical and diesel work, diagnostics, fault-finding, and complex repairs
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Ensuring all equipment is serviced, tested, and returned clean, fully operational, and ready for deployment
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Maintaining clear communication with internal teams on equipment status, turnaround times, and priorities
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Keeping the workshop secure,



organised, and compliant at all times
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Supporting accurate job recording, time tracking, and communication of chargeable items to the Service Coordinator
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About You
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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
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Experience in a workshop, power generation, or heavy industry workplace
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Diesel mechanic trade qualification, preferred but not essential
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Comfortable leading and mentoring technicians
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Strong on safety, compliance, and safe systems of work
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Forklift licence and white card advantageous
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Candidates from fitting and turning, boilermaking, or heavy fabrication backgrounds encouraged to apply
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Benefits
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Attractive Base + super + overtime
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Vehicle provided
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Bring you leadership skills to a new business
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Great company culture and room to progress your skills
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📌 Workshop Supervisor / 2Ic (South Australia)
🏢 NORTHSIX
📍 South Australia