Job Description
Lead from the front. Stay hands-on. Help build the workshop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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As Leading Hand, you'll take responsibility for helping keep the workshop organised, productive and moving forward.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, supporting and working alongside the workshop team
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Remaining hands-on with approximately 50% of your time on the tools
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Coordinating and allocating workshop jobs
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Managing workshop workflow and priorities
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Ordering parts, materials and equipment
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Preparing quotes and repair estimates
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Liaising directly with customers
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Providing customers with job updates and managing their requirements
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Reviewing job cards, labour hours and parts used
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Monitoring jobs to ensure they remain productive and on track
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Diagnosing and assisting with more complex mechanical faults
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Checking completed work and maintaining high workmanship standards
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Supporting and mentoring mechanics and apprentices
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Maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards
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Working closely with management to improve workshop systems, productivity and profitability
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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.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
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Trade qualification as a Diesel / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
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Strong experience with trucks, trailers and heavy diesel equipment
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Previous Leading Hand, Foreman or supervisory experience
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Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding ability
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Good computer and administration skills
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Experience preparing quotes and estimating mechanical repairs
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An understanding of labour, parts and job costing
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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The ability to prioritise multiple jobs in a busy workshop
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A proactive approach to solving problems
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The confidence to make decisions and take ownership
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The ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on
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A strong commitment to quality, safety and getting the job done properly
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of the workshop rather than waiting to be told what needs to happen next.
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Hours
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This is a busy, fast-paced workshop setting.
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Working days can be up to 10 hours, with the potential for 12-hour days during particularly busy periods.
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Weekend availability is highly desirable when workload or customer requirements demand it.
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What We Offer
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$120,000 – $150,000 + Super
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Company vehicle provided
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Full-time position
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Genuine leadership responsibility
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Approximately 50% hands-on / 50% office and coordination
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Strong earning potential for the right person
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Variety of mechanical work
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Opportunity to have a real influence on how the workshop operates
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Growing team and business
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Long-term career progression
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Diverse range of trucks, trailers and heavy diesel equipment
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Opportunity to help build and improve workshop systems and processes
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Your application will include the following questions:
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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 (Queensland)
🏢 BHS EQUIPMENT
📍 Queensland