Career Pathway to Workshop Manager:

A career opportunity for a Heavy Diesel Fitter to step up into a Workshop Manager role as the current long-serving Manager begins to step back while providing transitional support during a handover period.

The full-time position is based near Kingaroy in the South Burnett with the Pakaderinga Feedlot and will include leading the workshop team to achieve the reliable servicing and repair of feedlot plant, equipment, vehicles, heavy machinery, trucks, farming and irrigation equipment and workshop facilities and tools.

What's in it for you:

- A six figure income + Super - tailored to the qualifications and experience offered.
- Home every night - a Monday to Friday 38 hour week (with some flexibility for occasional major breakdowns).
- A career pathway - transition into the position of Workshop Manager as the existing long-term Manager steps back.
- Training - will be provided in areas needed.
- A progressive workshop - contribute to the plans for scheduled workshop upgrades.
- Housing / relocation assistance - available for the right person.
- Family oriented workplace - flexibility to accommodate family commitments.
- Other perks - beef and fuel allowance available.
- Family owned business - that offers a 40 year operating history and a supportive team.
- Regional lifestyle - just 25 km north-east of Kingaroy with access to local dams for fishing and boating, the iconic Bunya Mountains, local schools and hospitals, and less than a 3 hour drive from the Fraser Coast, Cooloola Coast, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba regions.

Scope of the Role:





The duties of the Workshop Manager will be diverse and include:

- Servicing, diagnosing and repairing diesel-powered plant, trucks, trailers, heavy machinery and agricultural equipment.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Maintaining machinery to ensure top condition and everyday reliability.
- Supporting the maintenance team and machine operators with day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs.
- Coordinating specialist contractors on larger jobs such as engine rebuilds, gearbox swaps and major overhauls.
- Keeping service records and preventative maintenance schedules up to date using maintenance software.
- Stepping up to take on workshop leadership including job planning, parts and inventory and safety and compliance including NHVAS.

The Successful Applicant:

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

- Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or other relevant mechanical trade qualifications.
- Proven welding experience.
- Hands-on experience servicing and repairing diesel plant and equipment, ideally from mining, construction, transport or agriculture.
- Competent with modern machine electronics, diagnostics and computer-based systems.




- A good communicator who works well with a close-knit team and enjoys helping others get the job done.
- A strong work ethic, pride in quality workmanship and a curiosity for solving technical problems.
- Keen to further develop leadership skills.
- Current Queensland driver licence.

Although not essential requirements, preference will be shown to applicants also able to offer any of the following:

- Heavy vehicle licence.
- Forklift licence.
- Boilermaking or fabrication qualifications.
- Working at heights ticket
- Working in confined spaces ticket.
- NHVAS knowledge.
- Maintenance software experience.
- First aid certificate.

The Employer:

Pakaderinga Feedlot is a 6,000-head, family-owned and operated cattle feedlot in the South Burnett region approximately 25 km north-east of Kingaroy.

The business has been operating for nearly 40 years and the team is passionate about sustainability with a focus on the efficient production of quality beef through integration, capable people and robust relationships.

Applications:

Applications with a current resume should be submitted directly from this website.

Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 *** or Edson on 0416 725 ***.

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Additional information

- Six figure income + Super | Full-time 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday
- Accommodation / relocation assistance available for the right applicant
- A family owned business that has been operating locally for nearly 40 years

📌 HEAVY DIESEL FITTER (Kingaroy)
🏢 Employment Matters
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