Workshop Leading Hand (Boilermaker / HD Mechanic)

Leading Hand - Boilermaker / Mechanical Fitter – Join One of QLD's Leading Crushing Contractors

Build your career with Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd

Ready to take control of your career and lead a high-performing team? This is your chance to step into a hands-on leadership role where your expertise keeps critical equipment moving and your leadership drives team success.

Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian, privately owned company with over 46 years of delivering excellence across civil, mining, and resource industries. With continued growth, we’re looking for a Workshop Leading Hand (Boilermaker / HD Mechanic) to join our Mackay workshop—offering long-term stability and the lifestyle of being home every night.

The Prospect

This is not a desk job. You’ll be on the tools, leading from the front, and setting the standard.

- Day shift only – no nights - residential role
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of HD Mechanics, boilermakers and trades assistants
- Oversee maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on crushing & screening plant and heavy equipment
- Drive efficient workshop operations, including breakdown response and planned maintenance
- Support shutdown prep and major rebuilds




- Maintain exceptional safety, quality, and housekeeping standards
- Be the go-to technical expert and leader on the floor

What You Bring

- Australian-recognised HD Mechanic / Diesel Fitter / Boilermaker Trade Qualification
- 3–5+ years post-trade experience in heavy industry, mining, or civil
- Strong diagnostics, fault-finding, and repair skills across heavy plant
- Proven leadership ability—mentor, guide, and lift team performance
- Solid understanding of safety systems and workshop best practices
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings
- Current driver’s licence and full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

- Experience with crushing and screening equipment
- High Risk licences (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging)
- Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience

Why Join Us

- Mackay-based workshop role – home every night
- Competitive pay + consistent overtime opportunities
- Weekly pay + salary sacrifice options
- Long-term, stable employment with a growing company
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
- Modern workshop facilities and a supportive, experienced team

Step up. Lead the crew. Keep the fleet moving.

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📌 Workshop Leading Hand (Boilermaker / HD Mechanic) (Mackay)
🏢 Rapid Crushing
📍 Mackay