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* 15 days sick leave & Long Service after 7 years
Leading Hand Body / Panel Beater
* $47.87 per hour
* $115,000+ Earning Potential
* 15 days sick leave & Long Service after 7 years
Looking for your next opportunity? Contribute your knowledge and skills to our team We're currently seeking a highly experienced individual who is reliable and passionate in leading a team on a daily basis. This key role will assist in ongoing support of innovative practices as we continue to strive towards being an industry leader in the maintenance of our fleet. Come on board with Busways as a Leading Hand Body/ Panel Beater at our Ryde Depot.
What We Offer
* Earning Potential: $115,000 - $130,000+ including reasonable overtime loading and generous allowances Inclusive of super
* $47.87 per hour, depending on skills and experience⯠
* Tool Allowance: $20.61 payable weekly
* Attendance Allowance: $30.15 payable on rostered worked hours
* Annual Leave: loading of 17.5% - 20% (dependent on consecutive shift type and pattern)
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave (dependent on consecutive shift type and pattern)
* 15 days sick leave accrued annually
* Eligible for long service leave after 7 years
* Other applicable allowances payable as engaged listed in the relevant industrial instrument
* Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Work on a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies
* Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence, with costs covered by the company
* Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles
* Benefit Programs: Fitness passport, Novated Lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more
* Team Environment: Work in a close knit, team oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together
* Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions
Role Responsibilities:
This role requires a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills. Your main duties will include:
* Performing repairs on buses and other maintenance activities as required
* Overseeing major repair programs, including testing, fault finding, and quality assurance
* Conducting functional checks to ensure components are operational and vehicles are fit for service
* Providing on-the-job instruction, training, and coaching to staff for maintenance work, inventory requirements, and record documentation
* Developing the skills of the workshop team to maximise results
* Leading by example, representing the organisation in an honest, ethical, and professional manner according to the Busways Code of Conduct
* Maintaining all tools, equipment, and work areas in accordance with Busways' standards
* Liaising with the Regional Assets Support Manager regarding buses off the road
* Assisting the Regional Assets Support Manager as needed, including undertaking higher duty supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the regular appointed supervisor
* Ensuring staff have adequate training to perform necessary tasks
* Raising purchase orders and processing invoices for payment
* Reporting and repairing all accident damage as required
* Performing ad-hoc tasks and other duties as directed
Our workshop staff play a critical role within the business to ensure our ever-evolving fleet of vehicles are continually maintained to the highest standard to keep our staff and passengers safe out on the road.
You can expect to be provided with all necessary training, this will include relevant information about our various makes and models of vehicles to ensure a thorough understanding of standards required to meet contract obligations.
About Us
At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development. Click here to visit our website and learn more about our story, expertise, and explore further career opportunities within our organisation.
Choose An Organisation That Values You
We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.
We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.
The Successful Applicant Will
* Hold the relevant trade qualifications (MVTC) essential
* Minimum 5 years working as a Heavy Vehicle Body Builder/Panel Beater
* Mentoring apprentices to learn their trade and playing a critical role in their growth within the team
* Day to day running of the workshop
* Ensure adherence and understanding to WHS regulations and relevant company policies
* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
* Have experience working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules
* Apply a proactive approach with a drive for continuous improvement
* Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role
* Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia
* Hold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State
Highly Regarded But Not Necessary
* Medium Rigid (MR) or above Australian drivers licence
* Experience in a similar role with the same level of responsibilities would be highly regarded
Apply now:
If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' or sending an email to:⯠
For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Manager, Fleet: Branko Pecanac on 0428 014 378.
Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.
No agency applications, please.
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