Leading Hand - Mechanical Fitter
| Location | Other Locations |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $110000 to $120000 |
| Reference | Ad-27837 |
The Role
Are you a qualified workshop Mechanical Fitter ready to step up into a leadership role? Great opportunity to Join a well-organised, modern workshop in Western Sydney where your skills will be valued and your input respected. We’re on the lookout for a Leading Hand who knows their way around heavy vehicles, cranes, and hook loaders. If you’ve got solid hands-on hydraulics experience and enjoy mentoring others while still getting stuck into the work yourself—this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading a small team of Workshop Fitters and Fabricators
- Keeping quality and safety standards high
- Helping with installs, servicing, and inspections of cranes and hook loaders
- Fabricating and fitting subframes from start to finish
- Reporting progress to the Workshop Supervisor
- Making sure job paperwork is done right
- Working safely and setting the standard for others
What You’ll Need:
- Trade qualification (Cert III in Mechanical or Fabrication)
- Experience in a similar Leading Hand or senior trades role
- Heavy vehicle experience (cranes/hook loaders a bonus)
- Ability to read drawings and follow procedures
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Current Driver’s Licence (HR preferred)
- Able to pass a medical and police check
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive pay and stable hours
- Access to employee discounts (groceries, tech, etc.)
- Health & Wellbeing reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clean, modern workshop with top gear
- Supportive team culture with room to grow
Sound like your kind of gig? Apply now and take the next step in your trade career with a team that values your skills and leadership.
ONLY THOSE WITH AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NEED APPLY!!!