Leading Hand Road Transport Mechanic in Kalgoorlie.
$180K salary, Mon-Fri day shift only, working on a modern Scania, UD, Volvo and Kingvac fleet.
14th October, ****
Ready to step up into a leading hand role, with a strong salary, a day-shift-only roster and a business that keeps growing?
Our client is looking for a Leading Hand Road Transport Mechanic to help run its Kalgoorlie workshop.
About Our Client
Our client is the maintenance arm of an established WA waste, recycling and resources group, with workshops and offices in Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Geraldton and Perth.
The maintenance team has grown from one person to about 30 tradespeople, with 14 hired this year alone.
Kalgoorlie is its home base, and more work is on the way, so this is a role where you can build a long-term career.
What's On Offer
$180,000 salary,
as a permanent full-time role
5&2 roster:
Monday to Friday, day shift only
10-hour shifts,
with home every night and no FIFO
Public holidays
A leadership role
in a growing maintenance business
Long-term security
in a company that keeps investing in its workshop
The Fleet
Scania, UD Trucks and Volvo prime movers and rigids
Kingvac vacuum trucks
Trailers and dollies
The Role
As Leading Hand, you'll be the go-to technical person in the Kalgoorlie workshop.
You'll keep the fleet running safely while supporting the team around you.
It's a hands-on role: you'll stay on the tools, and you'll also help set the standard for quality,



safety and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the workshop team day to day, including allocating and prioritising jobs
Service, maintain and repair road transport vehicles, trailers and dollies
Diagnose complex faults and carry out major repairs
Check work quality and make sure jobs are completed safely and on time
Attend breakdowns in the field when required
Keep accurate service records and drive a robust safety culture
About You
You're an experienced, trade-qualified heavy vehicle mechanic who's ready to lead, or who already has leading hand experience.
You know road transport fleets inside out, take pride in a quality job, and want a stable local role where your experience is valued.
Requirements
Trade qualification in heavy vehicle or road transport mechanics
5+ years' post-trade experience preferred
Leading hand or supervisory experience highly regarded
Based in Kalgoorlie, or willing to relocate there
Driver's licence (an HR or MC licence is desirable)
Clear National Police Clearance
Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing
Why This Role?
$180k for a Monday to Friday, day-shift-only local role is hard to beat.
Add a varied modern fleet, a leadership position, and a business that has grown from one tradesperson to 30 and is still hiring, and this is a role you can build a career in.
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