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 prospects
Weekly pay + salary sacrifice options
Long-term, secure 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.

📌 Workshop Leading Hand Mackay
🏢 Rapid Crushing
📍 Mackay