Leading Hand

About the Company

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 Opportunity

At Komatsu Australia, you'll join a global leader in heavy equipment, mining, construction and technology solutions. With more than 100 years of history and over 3,500 employees across Australia, Komatsu continues to invest in its people, innovation and future growth.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Leading Hand - Workshop to join our Service Department in Wacol.

Leading a team of 12 employees, this role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day workshop operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement. The position remains hands-on, with the successful candidate expected to be approximately 50% productive on the tools while providing technical guidance and leadership to the team

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily workshop activities and workflow
• Providing technical support, diagnostics and repair expertise
• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring documentation compliance
• Supporting technician utilisation and workshop productivity
• Assisting with machinery appraisals, repairs and maintenance programs
• Driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing mentoring, coaching and knowledge transfer to technicians and trades assistants
• Supporting reporting requirements, warranty processes and service documentation standards

Roster & Remuneration

Roster: Monday to Friday – 5:00am to 13:57pm (9-day fortnight) Hourly Rates: $52.48 - $55.06 per hour base + $200 per week Leading Hand Allowance + Super Role Located: Wacol, QLD

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 provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

What we are looking for

• Must have a trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology or similar
• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or supervisory capacity (Advantageous)
• Strong diagnostic and repair capabilities on earthmoving or heavy equipment
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate workshop activities and support team performance
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office systems
• MR Driver's Licence preferred
• Forklift license preferred
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective working relationships

Ready to get started?

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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.