Leading Hand - perform maintenance & repairs of modular buildings for hire, lead and coordinate a small team
Leading Hand - Padget, Mackay
Permanent, Full-Time
Monday - Friday, 6am-2.30pm Roster
$***** p/h (inclusive of allowances) + Super + 5% Short Term Incentive Plan
We're looking for a hands-on Leading Hand to join our team in Mackay.
You'll be responsible for preparing and refurbishing Ausco's Modular Buildings for hire, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and meet customer expectations.
You'll bring a strong work ethic, commitment to safe work practices and a positive approach to working as part of a team.
What you'll be doing:
Perform repairs, maintenance & upgrades on the hire fleet
Operate forklift to load/unload modules and equipment
Inspect, test, clean & prepare modular assets and equipment for re-hire
Help coordinate deliveries, pickups, and yard movements
Keep records up to date, accurate and support with stocktakes
Handle customer handovers and queries
As a Leading Hand, you'll also:
Lead and coordinate a small team to safely deliver quality work on time
Allocate daily tasks based on team skills, workloads and operational priorities
Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and team meetings
Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and performance
Monitor safety, quality and productivity, addressing issues and risks as they arise




Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards
Champion a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Lead by example, fostering a positive, accountable and team-oriented work setting
What you'll need:
Drivers Licence
Forklift (High Risk) Licence
Working at Heights Ticket
Ability to use hand tools to complete maintenance and repairs
Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others
Good computer proficiency - Microsoft suite including Teams and Outlook
Knowledge of construction, building or modular preferred
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited on-site leadership support
Ausco Benefits
Fully paid gym memberships through our Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering lifestyle, career, financial, and family support
12 weeks paid parental leave or 4 weeks paid partner leave
One paid volunteering day per year
Corporate discounts on health insurance and eyewear
To learn more about our benefits, please visit: ausco.com.au/explore-a-career-with-ausco
About Us
Ausco Modular is one of Australia's leading providers of transportable hire and modular construction solutions.
We have been delivering innovative modular designs for over 60 years, supporting major projects across infrastructure, construction, mining, energy, housing, and education.
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