Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

If you're an experienced Heavy Diesel professional who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced workshop environment, we want to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role while continuing to utilise their hands‑on mechanical skills.

About Wren Oil

Wren Oil is one of Australia’s leading used oil recyclers. Located near Bunbury in the South West, Wren Oil's hydrocarbon waste management services offer industries the ability to manage and dispose of hydrocarbon waste to leading industry environmental standards. Our specialist team collects used oil and processes it through the latest re-refining technology to achieve total reuse to a high-quality product.

Level up your skills and join a high performing team and enjoy a supportive team culture. We are a pioneer in innovative re-refining committed to sustainability and innovation for the benefit our customers and our people.

About the role

• This role provides commitment, leadership and support to all the Organization’s HSE strategies and objectives and ensures that leadership and guidance is provided to all employees under your direct supervision, aiding in the achievement of business objectives
• Under the general direction of the MEM Coordinator – the MEM Leading Hand will efficiently manage and direct the day to day works of the MEM Workshop including all team members

This role requires you to:

• Adhere to all Company Safety, Health and Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Direct activities related to the efficient operations of the MEM Workshop including serve as contact person for all workers within MEM Workshop
• Organise and communicate with Logistics on asset availability for maintenance and job completion to ensure all stakeholders are aware of works progress.
• Plan, organise and manage the work of team members, ensuring works are accomplished in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Lead and Mentor apprentices and new employees, passing on knowledge and setting an example of Wren Oil expectations
• Provide direction to staff for thorough investigation of assets that enter the MEM Workshop, recognising issues and issuing work orders / rectification orders
• Assist in correct identification of replacement parts including the capture and reporting of parts usage on work orders
• Responsible for spare parts stock on hand to assist in maximising efficiencies and minimise asset downtime.
• Ability to prioritise works in fast paced environment with the intention of maximising asset availability.
• General Housekeeping of work areas, including complete area clean after cessation of any works

About you

• Trade qualified with ability to demonstrate a level of efficiency and quality expected of a first-class tradesperson
• One (1) to Five (5) years’ experience in similar role (preferable not essential)
• Previous Volvo training or experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Commitment to succeed at all levels
• Highly motivated and focused
• Always striving to better themselves, what they do and how they do it
• Good organisational skills.
• Naturally shows initiative and is solution focused
• Develop initiative, judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Well‑presented and articulate, well developed communication skills
• Reliable and Punctual
• Polite and respectful of others

Why join the team

We are Western Australia’s only used oil refinery and we offer great benefits such as;

• Extensive training and development throughout your career with us
• An opportunity to gain further experience and progress your career in a dynamic and growing company
• Supportive working environment with long term job security in a stable and secure business
• Access to our Employee DiscountBenefits app which gives you discounts to major Australian retailers like Woolworths, BCF, JB Hifi and many more

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