Leading Hand

• Monday to Friday | 2 x Full Time Roles | Salisbury Location
• 2 Roles Available: Fabrication Leading Hand & Mechanical Leading Hand
• Lead a Team | On the Tools Work

Smith and Co Recruitment are looking for two driven Leading Hands or experienced tradesman to join the team of a highly reputable heavy-duty semi-trailers and transport equipment company located in Salisbury. There are two roles that are available: Leading Hand Service Technician (Mechanical) and Leading Hand Boilermaker (Fabrication)

Key Responsibilities - Fabrication:

• Lead, guide, and support a small team of up to 5 vehicle body builders and fabricators
• Allocate Daily tasks
• Carry out and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting
• Repairing damaged trailer components
• Modification and repair work
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement solutions

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical:

• Lead, guide and support a small team of up to 5 mechanics
• Allocate Daily tasks
• Perform and oversee servicing, diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers
• Fault finding & component replacement
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide guidance

Key Responsibilities - Both Roles:

• Support planning and prioritisation of work
• Assist with materials handling, stock control and workshop organisation
• Report workshop performance, issues and resource requirements
• Liaise with Workshop Supervisors
• Ensure all work is done safely and in line with WHS standard

Job Details

• Pay rates: Between $42-45p/h dependent on experience + $180/wk Leading Hand Allowance
• Location: Salisbury
• Position: Full Time Role - Monday-Friday role

Key Requirements:

• Trade Qualified in Vehicle Body Building, Fabrication or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mechanical)
• Trade Qualified in Fabrication, Boilermaking or related field
• Proven welding skills (MIG/TIG desirable)
• Previous leading hand or supervisory experience or wanting to step into a leading hand role!
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Forklift ticket (desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicle and machinery safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
• Must be able to pass pre-employment checks/medical

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All candidates that fit the criteria will be shortlisted and then all shortlisted candidate will be contacted.