Plant Mechanic - Leading Hand at WesTrac

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

146700.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Qualification, Leadership Experience, Team Coordination, Task Delegation, Caterpillar Equipment Familiarity, Customer Requirements, Diagnostic Skills, Repair Skills, Safe Work Practice, Solutions Focused Mindset, Written Communication Skills, Verbal Communication Skills

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

WesTrac is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Team Leader to join our General Construction Workshop in Tomago. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong a technical background and a passion for driving team performance in a dynamic workshop environment. In this role, you will lead a team of technicians working on a diverse range of quarry and civil equipment—including excavators, graders, skid-steers, and loaders. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As a Team Lead with WesTrac you will be responsible for; Leading, supporting and helping to coordinate a team of workshop technicians to deliver outstanding results. Ensuring all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Fostering a clean, safe, and compliant work environment. Driving team performance by promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with company policies, quality assurance standards, and legal requirements. Supporting fault diagnosis and assisting with repairs. Roster and Remuneration Rotating roster of 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights (Mon-Fri) Day Shift: 5:30AM - 4:00PM Night Shift: 3:00PM to 1:30AM Annual earnings from $146,700+ | Hourly rates from $56+ | Overtime rates from $84+ *above rates are a guide, each candidate will be assessed on skills and experience Skills & Experience Certificate III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology OR Cert III Mobile Plant qualification (Australian Recognised) Leadership experience with the ability to build a cohesive team with a common goal Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks and organise teams Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment (desired) Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements Excellent diagnostic and repair skills and a strong commitment to service excellence Excellent attitude to your work, and dedication to safe work practice Solutions focused mindset and ability to adapt to changing requirements Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills Why WesTrac At WesTrac, we’re made for more. More time with family and friends, more training, more opportunities and more challenges to see you expand your skillset. In addition to joining a family of over 4000 team members, you’ll get access to the below benefits to allow you to get more out of your career. Competitive base hourly rate + annual remuneration review Salary Packaging + Novated leases 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave (primary carer) Fitness Passport for the whole family Discounted Health Insurance Further Education Assistance Program Income protection covering you 24/7 Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and earn up to $3000 for each successful referral! Discounts with Blackwoods, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Qantas, Travel Club and more Apply Now If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote req 4639

Responsibilities

Lead a team of technicians in a workshop environment, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Support fault diagnosis and assist with repairs while promoting best practices and compliance with company policies.