Leading Hand - Service Remarketing

About the role

Komatsu Australia is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Technician to join its Campbellfield operation as Leading Hand for Remarketing. You will stay close to the machines while taking the lead on coordinating workshop activities, supporting technicians and ensuring repairs, servicing and machine preparation are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The roster is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:30am to 4:06pm.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop repairs, servicing and preparation of Remarketing equipment
• Support and guide technicians through diagnostics and complex repairs
• Inspect completed machines to meet quality standards
• Help coordinate used machinery appraisals, repairs and maintenance
• Manage jobs across parts, subcontractors and other repair providers to keep work on schedule
• Support major equipment maintenance and rebuild projects
• Review repair estimates, variations and completed job documentation
• Maintain accurate service and technical reporting
• Promote safety, quality, productivity and 5S standards across the workshop
• Share technical knowledge and help develop other technicians

Required profile

• Relevant trade qualification, ideally Diesel Mechanic or equivalent
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and a solid understanding of earthmoving machinery
• Confidence coordinating jobs, parts, subcontractors and deadlines
• Strong safety awareness and pride in quality workmanship
• Able to coach and share technical knowledge with others
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using computer systems and maintenance/parts software
• 5+ years' trade experience highly regarded

Required skills

• Diagnostics and repair of heavy equipment
• Maintenance and parts software
• Experience with Komatsu equipment and systems such as Dynamics, LinkOne and SMAP is an advantage

What we offer

• Great rates plus allowances and RDOs
• Potential yearly bonus
• 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave and 4 weeks of secondary carer leave
• Income protection insurance through company superannuation
• Internal career development, recognition and awards
• Corporate discounts with Bupa and Telus Health, and travel discounts
• $3,000 referral payment for a successful new hire