* Gunnedah, NSW, Australia, 2380
* Full Time - Permanent
About Us
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. We offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities to help us achieve quality standards. We inspire a safe and healthy working environment through our safety and wellness campaigns so that we can all 'See You Tomorrow'.
Come and discover the opportunity to join the team at Hitachi. We are here for the long haul.
About the Role:
As a Leading Hand, Working at our Gunnedah facility working on a 7/7 day and night shifts you will work closely with the Workshop Supervisor to lead and guide employees in performing their tasks safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Ensure compliance with the company's Environmental Policy, Quality Assurance System, and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
* Motivate and lead the team to maximize labour output while meeting standard repair times.
* Ensure all work is carried out in adherence to quality procedures, minimizing rework.
* Set up job tasks, issue appropriate documentation, and work instructions to the workshop floor.
* Assist in dealing with sub-contractors to ensure the best turnaround times and quality of work.
* Assist technicians in documenting and using SWP & JHA's.
* Administer job cards and timesheets, ensuring they are up to date and completed daily.
* Adapt procedures for testing and diagnosing equipment faults when manufacturer guidelines are insufficient.
To be successful in this role you will:
* Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
* Previous experience leading a team to achieve and exceed set goals
* Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) diesel or mobile plant trade qualifications
* Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
* Have the ability to navigate complex technical issues to deliver high quality outcomes in repair and maintenance services with minimal to zero rework
Benefits
We are offering:
* Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
* Competitive pay rate + company biannual bonuses! $$$
* Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
* OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
* Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
* Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!
Apply Now!
At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.
As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.