Join a Pakenham-based heating and cooling team built on quality installs, clear communication and pride in doing the job properly.Savage Air is looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Pakenham-based heating and cooling install team.This role suits someone who takes pride in clean, organised installation work, communicates well with the office and clients, and can help guide apprentices and team members on site.
You will be working across domestic heating and cooling installs, including ducted reverse cycle systems, split systems, multi-head splits, bulkhead splits, VRV systems, gas ducted heaters and evaporative cooling systems.About The RoleAs a Leading Hand, you will be responsible for delivering quality installs across recent and existing homes while upholding the Savage Air standard on every job.That means arriving on time, keeping the job moving, communicating clearly, completing the right job notes and checklists, and leaving the site clean when the work is done.
You will also help train apprentices, maintain your van and stock levels, and work closely with the office when problem-solving is required on site.This is a full-time role based from our Pakenham factory.What You Will Be DoingInstalling ducted reverse cycle systems, high wall split systems, multi-head split systems, bulkhead split systems, VRV systems, gas ducted heaters and evaporative coolersCompleting installs to manufacturer standards, Australian standards, good practice standards and Savage Air standardsTaking pride in the quality, finish and cleanliness of every jobProblem-solving on site and communicating solutions or suggestions with the officeMaintaining clear communication between the office, clients and team membersArriving on time to site or the factoryLeaving each job site clean, including vacuuming, wiping controllers and securing gates and doorsCompleting Aroflo notes, photos, checklists and sub-status updates while on siteRecording any site damage in ArofloAvoiding damage,



rework and unnecessary return jobsBringing recycled units back to the factory with the correct job numberMaintaining van stock levels as per the van listKeeping your van clean and ready for toolbox checksUpholding Savage Air values at all timesTraining apprentices in installation steps and Aroflo useSubmitting weekly timesheets by Thursday 7:00amSubmitting leave requests through the correct processNotifying office admin before vehicle servicing is dueCompleting other reasonable duties as directed by the Operations Manager or DirectorFactory And Van ResponsibilitiesThe Leading Hand role includes responsibility for keeping the van, stock and factory areas organised.At the end of jobs, you may be required to load up for the next day, usually around 3:00pm where the schedule allows.
This includes emptying rubbish from the van, keeping the bin area clean, restocking the van as per the approved list and helping keep the factory tidy where required.You will have full access to a company van, fuel card and toll card as part of the role.
This is a privilege and comes with the expectation that the van is kept clean, stocked and looked after.Employees are required to supply their own tools as per the provided tool list.Clock In And Clock OffClock in applies from site, factory, or within 50km of the factory, whichever comes first.Clock off applies from site, factory, or within 50km of the factory, whichever comes last.Training And DevelopmentSavage Air supports ongoing training where required.
This may include manufacturer training,



as well as additional training where either the employee or employer identifies an area for improvement or a new skill requirement.Required QualificationsTo be considered for this role, you will need:Certificate III in Plumbing as a registered mechanical plumber, or qualification as a refrigeration mechanicARCTick licence for split systemsWhite CardWorking With Children CheckExperience installing domestic heating and cooling systemsAbility to lead apprentices and support the team on sitePride in workmanship and site presentationWhat We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who does more than get through the job list.The right person takes pride in the install, keeps the client experience in mind, communicates before small issues become bigger problems, and helps set the standard for the team around them.You will suit this role if you are organised, practical, reliable and serious about doing the job properly.Every install we do is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
We don't put an expiry date on our work, when our crew installs a system, we stand behind it for the long haul.Quality Service GuaranteeAlways.
With no exceptions.
If something isn't right, we make it right, and that's the entire team's job, from the office to the install crew.
It's the bar we measure ourselves against.Honesty runs through everything we do, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
Straight answers, real expectations, & workmanship that matches what we said it would.Always.
With no exceptions.
If something isn't right, we make it right, and that's the entire team's job, from the office to the install crew.
It's the bar we measure ourselves against.Backed For LifeEvery install we do is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
We don't put an expiry date on our work, when our crew installs a system, we stand behind it for the long haul.Quality Service GuaranteeAlways.
With no exceptions.
If something isn't right, we make it right, and that's the entire team's job, from the office to the install crew.
It's the bar we measure ourselves against.
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📌 Leading Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Savage Air
📍 Victoria