Leading Hand - Rental Service

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:
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced workshop and field service environment?

We’re looking for a Rental Service Leading Hand to join our Townsville team, supporting the maintenance, servicing and repair of Komatsu rental and remarketing equipment across the North Queensland region.

This role combines technical expertise with day-to-day leadership responsibilities. You’ll coordinate workshop and field activities, support preventative maintenance programs, oversee machine quality inspections and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with technicians, coordinators and support staff to keep our rental fleet operating at peak performance while delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Whether your experience comes from mobile plant, heavy diesel, mining, road transport or agricultural equipment, your leadership capability, mechanical skills and commitment to safety are what matter most.

Komatsu will support you with ongoing OEM training, development opportunities and long-term career pathways across a global organisation.

Roster: Monday to Friday – 38 hour week. Overtime available

Hourly Rate: Up to $48.18 p/h + $170 per week leading hand allowance + tool allowance + super + overtime

Role Located: Townsville

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:

• Cert III in Diesel Fitting, Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent trade qualification
• Proven experience in a Leading Hand, Senior Technician or workshop coordination role
• Strong understanding of earthmoving, construction or mining equipment
• Experience coordinating workshop and field service activities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support technicians
• Experience with maintenance planning, estimating systems and parts interpretation software highly regarded
• Commitment to safety leadership and maintaining high workshop standards
• Strong computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office systems
• Current C Class Driver’s License

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.