Leading Hand HD Fitter - Norseman

As the Leading Hand Fitter you are responsible for leading and supervising a maintenance team conducting general maintenance work to achieve required results. In addition the Fitter Leading Hand will carry out general mechanical work in a workshop environment and/or breakdowns on heavy mobile and fixed plant and equipment.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in our Maintenance department, as Redpath continues their growth in the Norseman region!

Benefits of working with Redpath

• Work/life balance on an even time roster
• Career paths through internal promotions
• Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Exclusive access to Redpaths benefits, rewards and discounts program
• Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that is free for all the family

Responsibilities

• ensure the safe, efficient and quality completion of all tasks as assigned by the Workshop Supervisor and when that person is absent direct the crew independently;
• manage and allocate duties of repairs, servicing and scheduled maintenance for fitters;
• issue work orders to tradespersons;
• provide supervision and guidance for tradespersons and apprentices;
• ensure all work allocated for crew is carried out and that all work carried out is in accordance with the relevant Technical/Standard Work Procedures;;
• ensure equipment is statutory compliant, all repairs are completed in a timely manner and all work is done to a high safety and quality standard;
• assist tradespersons and apprentices with the mechanical work, hydraulic diagnosis and repair of faults when required;

Qualifications and experience

• relevant Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment / Diesel Fitter trade qualifications;
• experience working in mining, shaft sinking, heavy industry or major construction projects;
• valid manual drivers licence;
• current First Aid & CPR qualification;
• demonstrated strong fault finding skills;
• auto electrical knowledge;
• ability to read schematics;
• demonstrated leadership ability;
• high levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure;
• strong planning and organisational skills to schedule and complete tasks;