Your New Opportunity:
Due to growth within the business, a full time, permanent opportunity exists for a Leading Hand to join our dynamic team in our Cairns Branch, where you will lead and support a team of heavy vehicle / diesel mechanics. Under your guidance, the team will strive to exceed the expectations of customers, while also meeting productivity and efficiency targets. You will have a strong focus on maintaining a safe, clean and tidy work environment while delivering the highest of quality to our customers.
What you will do:
* Lead and mentor a team of mechanics and apprentices of varying levels of experience, leveraging from their strengths and developing their areas for improvement
* Be predominantly hands on and lead day-to-day service work including diagnosis, servicing and minor/major repairs
* Lead, control and direct the workshop team to ensure that efficiencies in operation are achieved and monitored
* Assist leadership team to ensure accurate technician reports, timekeeping and job reports are completed
* Ensure the team deliver quality workmanship and enhance the overall customer experience
About You:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in the heavy vehicle or engine related business or similar
* Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic or similar
* Previous experience as a Leading Hand or Senior Mechanic is highly desirable
* Hold a current HR licence or ability to obtain one
* Strong desire to lead, motivate and coach a high performing team
Why choose Team Penske?
At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:
* Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
* Onsite parking
* Accredited Training & Development Programs
* Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
* Competitive Remuneration
* Reward and Recognition Programs
* Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
* Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers
About Penske in Australia & New Zealand
Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.
Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.
And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.
We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.
Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.