Mentis Australia T/A Macrack is a leading Australian supplier and manufacturer of Australian-made pallet racking materials, servicing customers nationwide.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced, reliable, and safety-focused Pallet Racking Leading Hand to lead installation crews and deliver high-quality projects at customer sites.

This hands-on leadership role involves supervising and participating in the installation, modification, and dismantling of pallet racking and warehouse storage systems. You will coordinate installers on site, allocate daily tasks, monitor safety and workmanship, liaise with customers and project stakeholders, and help ensure each project is completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with plans and specifications.

Working Arrangements

- Full-time position based from Pinkenba, with work completed at customer sites
- Start and finish times may vary to meet project and site requirements
- Regular travel throughout South East Queensland, with occasional regional or interstate work as required
- Overtime and occasional weekend work may be available
- Immediate start available for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and work alongside installation crews to install, modify, relocate, and dismantle pallet racking and warehouse storage systems
- Review site plans, layouts, job instructions, and manufacturer specifications before commencing work
- Coordinate daily site activities, allocate tasks, and monitor progress against project requirements
- Conduct site inductions, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing hazard assessments
- Ensure racking is measured, set out, levelled, plumbed, anchored, and secured accurately
- Supervise the safe use of hand tools, power tools, access equipment, and lifting equipment
- Monitor workmanship, complete quality checks, and promptly address installation issues or defects
- Liaise professionally with customers, supervisors, project managers, and other trades
- Maintain site records, report progress, and escalate delays, variations, hazards,



or material requirements
- Coach team members, support less-experienced installers, and promote a positive and productive crew culture
- Ensure compliance with site rules, safe work procedures, and all workplace health and safety requirements
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site presentation, and care of tools and equipment

Skills, Licences & Experience

- Demonstrated experience installing pallet racking or warehouse storage systems
- Previous experience leading a small installation crew or coordinating site-based work
- Strong ability to read plans, take accurate measurements, complete set-out work, and solve installation issues
- Construction Industry White Card required
- Current driver’s licence and reliable transport required
- Working at Heights and relevant EWP High Risk Work Licence highly regarded
- Forklift licence and first aid training are advantageous
- Confidence using hand tools, power tools, access equipment, and lifting equipment safely
- Sound understanding of site safety requirements, hazard controls, and safe work procedures
- Explicit communication, organisation, and team leadership skills
- Ability to maintain accurate site records and provide concise progress updates
- Good level of physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to travel when required
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service

What We Offer

✅ Full-time, stable employment

✅ Competitive leading-hand remuneration based on skills and experience

✅ Overtime opportunities and varied project work

✅ Paid annual leave entitlements

✅ Paid personal/carer’s leave entitlements

✅ Paid public holidays

✅ Ongoing development in installation leadership, site coordination, and safe work practices

✅ Supportive, friendly, and team-focused workplace culture

✅ Quality tools, equipment, and installation materials

✅ Opportunities for further career progression within a growing Australian manufacturer

✅ Solid focus on safety, workmanship, and employee wellbeing

✅ Immediate start available

📌 Pallet Racking Leading Hand (Pinkenba)
🏢 Mentis Group of Companies
📍 Pinkenba