Monday to Friday | 2 x Full Time Roles | Salisbury Location
2 Roles Available: Fabrication Leading Hand & Mechanical Leading Hand
Lead a Team | On the Tools Work

Smith and Co Recruitment are looking for two driven Leading Hands or experienced tradesman to join the team of a highly reputable heavy-duty semi-trailers and transport equipment company located in Salisbury. There are two roles that are available: Leading Hand Service Technician (Mechanical) and Leading Hand Boilermaker (Fabrication)

Key Responsibilities - Fabrication:
Lead, guide, and support a small team of up to 5 vehicle body builders and fabricators
Allocate Daily tasks
Carry out and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting
Repairing damaged trailer components
Modification and repair work
Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement solutions

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical:
Lead, guide and support a small team of up to 5 mechanics
Allocate Daily tasks
Perform and oversee servicing, diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers
Fault finding & component replacement
Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide guidance

Key Responsibilities - Both Roles:
Support planning and prioritisation of work
Assist with materials handling,



stock control and workshop organisation
Report workshop performance, issues and resource requirements
Liaise with Workshop Supervisors
Ensure all work is done safely and in line with WHS standard

Job Details
Pay rates: Between $42-45p/h dependent on experience + $180/wk Leading Hand Allowance
Location: Salisbury
Position: Full Time Role - Monday-Friday role

Key Requirements:
Trade Qualified in Vehicle Body Building, Fabrication or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mechanical)
Trade Qualified in Fabrication, Boilermaking or related field
Proven welding skills (MIG/TIG desirable)
Previous leading hand or supervisory experience or wanting to step into a leading hand role!
Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial setting
Forklift ticket (desirable)
First Aid Certificate (desirable)
Ability to operate a variety of vehicle and machinery safely
Robust attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
Must be able to pass pre-employment checks/medical

How to Apply
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All candidates that fit the criteria will be shortlisted and then all shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

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