Leading Hand – Maintenance Location – Parramatta I Employment - Type Full Time I Roster – 7/7 Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for machinery, preventative maintenance and mentoring teams?
Huon is seeking a proactive and experienced leading hand to join our parramatta Creek Maintenance Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, working alongside a supportive Maintenance Manager and a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role As Leading hand, you will play a key role in ensuring our processing machinery and equipment operate efficiently and safely.
You'll provide day to day guidance to the maintenance team, coordinate trades, repairs and preventative maintenance schedules and ensure all work is accurately recorded in the MEX system.
Key Responsibilities Lead and support the 7/7 maintenance team, stepping up when the Maintenance Manager is unavailable Prioritise and guide daily maintenance tasks on the floor Ensure timely and safe completion of repairs and maintenance across plant, machinery and infrastructure Maintain accurate records in MEX and ensure compliance with QA and site requirements Identify preventative maintenance needs and minimise downtime due to breakdowns Uphold safety standards and contribute to a positive safety culture About You Certificate III trade qualification Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a similar industry Strong working knowledge of the MEX maintenance and Five S Systems Current vehicle and forklift licences Ability to work safely in a dynamic environment and respond effectively to risks Strong communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative mindset and a commitment to team success Why Huon At Huon, we value our people.
You will be part of a team that supports each other, takes pride in their work and is committed to continuous improvement.
We offer: A stable and supportive workplace Opportunities for career development Discounted gym memberships and private health How to apply If you are a qualified trades person who thrives on variety and enjoys working in a hands-on team focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
We'll engage with suitable applicants as applications are received, applications close 15 September 2025 at 9:00am.
If you would like further information, please contact the Talent Team **********************