Lead from the front. Stay hands-on. Help build the workshop.
BHS Equipment is looking for an experienced
Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Mechanic
to join our growing team and take a key role in the day-to-day operation and development of our workshop.
This position is suited to an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic who is ready to step into a leadership role but
doesn't want to completely step away from the tools
.
The role is approximately
50% hands-on mechanical work and 50% workshop coordination and administration
. You'll work alongside the team while also helping manage jobs, customers, parts, quoting and the overall workshop workflow.
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, make decisions, support the mechanics around them and help us continue building a productive and efficient workshop.
The Role
As Leading Hand, you'll take responsibility for helping keep the workshop organised, productive and moving forward.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, supporting and working alongside the workshop team
Remaining hands-on with approximately 50% of your time on the tools
Coordinating and allocating workshop jobs
Managing workshop workflow and priorities
Ordering parts, materials and equipment
Preparing quotes and repair estimates
Liaising directly with customers
Providing customers with job updates and managing their requirements
Reviewing job cards, labour hours and parts used
Monitoring jobs to ensure they remain productive and on track
Diagnosing and assisting with more complex mechanical faults
Checking completed work and maintaining high workmanship standards
Supporting and mentoring mechanics and apprentices
Maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards
Working closely with management to improve workshop systems, productivity and profitability
This isn't a role where you'll sit behind a desk all day. We want someone who is prepared to
pick up the tools when required,



help the team solve problems and lead by example.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
Trade qualification as a Diesel / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Strong experience with trucks, trailers and heavy diesel equipment
Previous Leading Hand, Foreman or supervisory experience
Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Good computer and administration skills
Experience preparing quotes and estimating mechanical repairs
An understanding of labour, parts and job costing
Strong organisational and time-management skills
The ability to prioritise multiple jobs in a busy workshop
A proactive approach to solving problems
The confidence to make decisions and take ownership
The ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on
A strong commitment to quality, safety and getting the job done properly
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who
takes ownership of the workshop rather than waiting to be told what needs to happen next.
Hours
This is a busy, fast-paced workshop environment.
Working days can be
up to 10 hours
, with the potential for
12-hour days during particularly busy periods
.
Weekend availability is highly desirable when workload or customer requirements demand it.
What We Offer
$120,000 – $150,000 + Super
Company vehicle provided
Full-time position
Genuine leadership responsibility
Approximately
50% hands-on / 50% office and coordination
Strong earning potential for the right person
Variety of mechanical work
Prospect to have a real influence on how the workshop operates
Growing team and business
Long-term career progression
Diverse range of trucks, trailers and heavy diesel equipment
Opportunity to help build and improve workshop systems and processes
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a leading hand?
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📌 Leading Hand Mechanical – Workshop (Brisbane)
🏢 BHS EQUIPMENT
📍 Brisbane