As the Leading Hand Fitter you are responsible for leading and supervising a maintenance team conducting general maintenance work to achieve required results. In addition the Fitter Leading Hand will carry out general mechanical work in a workshop environment and/or breakdowns on heavy mobile and fixed plant and equipment.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in our Maintenance department, as Redpath continues their growth in the Norseman region!
Benefits of working with Redpath
* Work/life balance on an even time roster
* Career paths through internal promotions
* Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
* Discounted health insurance with BUPA
* Exclusive access to Redpaths benefits, rewards and discounts program
* Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that is free for all the family
* ensure the safe, efficient and quality completion of all tasks as assigned by the Workshop Supervisor and when that person is absent direct the crew independently;
* manage and allocate duties of repairs, servicing and scheduled maintenance for fitters;
* issue work orders to tradespersons;
* provide supervision and guidance for tradespersons and apprentices;
* ensure all work allocated for crew is carried out and that all work carried out is in accordance with the relevant Technical/Standard Work Procedures;;
* ensure equipment is statutory compliant, all repairs are completed in a timely manner and all work is done to a high safety and quality standard;
* assist tradespersons and apprentices with the mechanical work, hydraulic diagnosis and repair of faults when required;
* relevant Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment / Diesel Fitter trade qualifications;
* experience working in mining, shaft sinking, heavy industry or major construction projects;
* valid manual drivers licence;
* current First Aid & CPR qualification;
* demonstrated strong fault finding skills;
* auto electrical knowledge;
* ability to read schematics;
* demonstrated leadership ability;
* high levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure;
* strong planning and organisational skills to schedule and complete tasks;