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Auto Electrician - Leading Hand

Posted Date:  28 Mar 2025
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Auto Electrician Leading Hand will join our New Machines Team on a Full-Time basis at our Guildford site. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Leading Hand Auto Electrician will be leading and motivating a crew of up to 10 employees within the New Machines workshop. They will be promoting and encouraging high safety standards and showcase a positive can-do attitude. This individual will be assisting in training their team members and working alongside all members whilst dealing with high volume work.

 

The New Machines Department at WesTrac specializes in providing cutting-edge machinery solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the mining industry. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient Caterpillar equipment to enhance operational productivity and safety.

 

 Roster: Monday to Friday. 10.5 hours (including a meal break)

 

 What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead and motivate a team of up to 10 employees within the New Machines Team.
  • Work alongside team member to manage and complete high volume tasks efficiently
  • Promote, encourage and monitor safety to a high standard within the team

 

 Skills & Experience: 

  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Auto Electrician)
  • Exposure to mining / construction equipment or other industrial areas such as agriculture or highway trucks, hire equipment is highly considered
  • CAT equipment experience is highly desirable
  • Team leadership experience with ability to lead from the front with Safety as this will be paramount
  • Strong understanding of KPI metrics from receiving a task to component dispatch
  • Ability to coach and mentor teams
     

 

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to: 

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. 
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.  
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.   
  • Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles. 
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.   

 

Relocation and Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates on the skilled occupation list may be available to candidates in Australia and Overseas, dependant on the role. 

 

Our Company & Commitment 

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality. 

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Reference Number: 2961

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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