Leading Hand – Genset Upfit

About the role

Lead a skilled team in a modern workshop delivering critical power generation solutions. This hands‑on leadership position combines technical expertise with day‑to‑day team management to ensure generator set builds are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians with varying experience levels.
• Coordinate and allocate daily up‑fit activities across the workshop.
• Provide technical guidance and work hands‑on alongside the team to complete generator up‑fit projects.
• Assist with production scheduling, workload planning and ensure projects meet customer specifications.
• Communicate job progress, delays and emerging work requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Electrical, Plant Mechanics or a related field.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or Leading Hand experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience working on generators, power systems or industrial machinery.
• Sound understanding of production, manufacturing and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and team‑leadership capabilities.

Required skills

• Diesel mechanics
• Heavy vehicle mechanics
• Electrical systems
• Plant mechanics
• Generator up‑fit
• Power systems

What we offer

• Full‑time leadership role in a modern workshop environment.
• Hands‑on work with minimal desk time.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Supportive team culture with a strong safety focus.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements, onsite parking, accredited training, competitive remuneration and employee benefits.