Your New Opportunity
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Due to growth within the business, a full time, permanent opportunity exists for an additional Leading Hand to join our dynamic team in our Cairns Branch, where you will lead and support a team of heavy vehicle / diesel mechanics. Under your guidance, the team will strive to exceed the expectations of customers, while also meeting productivity and efficiency targets. You will have a strong focus on maintaining a safe, clean and tidy work environment while delivering the highest of quality to our customers.
What you will do:
1. Lead and mentor a team of mechanics and apprentices of varying levels of experience, leveraging from their strengths and developing their areas for improvement
2. Be predominantly hands on and lead day-to-day service work including diagnosis, servicing and minor/major repairs
3. Lead, control and direct the workshop team to ensure that efficiencies in operation are achieved and monitored
4. Assist leadership team to ensure accurate technician reports, timekeeping and job reports are completed
5. Ensure the team deliver quality workmanship and enhance the overall customer experience
Why move to Cairns to join Penske?
This position is available at our workshop located in Queensland's tropical north in the seaside city of Cairns. Cairns is home to the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest and is a tourist hot-spot due to its tropical climate.
At Penske we know that it's our people at the heart of our success and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That's why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:
6. 9 Day Fortnight to enjoy work-life balance
7. Competitive Remuneration & OT Available
8. Accredited Training & Development programs
9. Reward and Recognition Programs
About You:
10. Minimum of 5 years' experience in the heavy vehicle or engine related business or similar
11. Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic or similar
12. Previous experience as a Leading Hand or Senior Mechanic is highly desirable
13. Hold a current HR licence or ability to obtain one
14. Strong desire to lead, motivate and coach a high performing team