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At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Prospect

Komatsu is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Workshop to join our Rental Operations team in Sherwood.

As a global OEM, Komatsu offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team while working with world-class construction and mining equipment.

Our Sherwood workshop supports a diverse Queensland rental fleet of approximately 200 machines, including excavators, dozers and graders. You will coordinate a team of eight Technicians and one apprentice, ensuring equipment is inspected, maintained, repaired and ready for hire.

This is primarily a leadership and coordination role rather than a hands-on technician position.

The responsibilities

- Lead, coach and support nine workshop team members, maintaining safe and productive operations.
- Coordinate daily workloads, preventative maintenance and repair schedules to meet rental fleet timeframes.
- Oversee machine returns, dispatch preparation and final quality inspections.
- Review repair estimates, job dockets and costings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Coordinate parts requirements and work with the Rental Administrator on machine movements.
- Maintain clear communication with rental teams and stakeholders while upholding workshop safety and quality standards.

Roster: Monday to Friday, workshop-based 6:00am to 3:00pm (Fortnightly RDO)

Hourly Rate: $45.84 - $55.06 per hour + $400 fortnightly Leading Hand allowance + super + overtime opportunities

Role Located: Sherwood,



Brisbane, QLD

What we are looking for

- Certificate III in Diesel Fitting or a relevant Mobile Plant, Heavy Diesel or Heavy Road Transport trade qualification.
- Sound knowledge of earthmoving equipment and experience in a workshop or field service environment.
- Leading Hand or supervisory experience, or the ability to step confidently into a team leadership role.
- Strong communication, planning, delegation and organisational skills.
- Confidence with repair estimates, maintenance planning, parts systems and Microsoft Office, with a strong safety focus.

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

- Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
- Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Diability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund ; Novated Leasing options available.
- Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
- Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health
- Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
- Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
- Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.

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