Track - Leading Hand

Posted Date:  23 Sep 2024
Location: 

Tomago, NSW, AU

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

About the role
WesTrac is seeking an energetic and team-oriented individual to join our team at Tomago as a Leading Hand within our Track Shop. As a Leading Hand, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal workshops and external customers. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day to day operations of the workshop and maintaining equipment, while also providing guidance and leadership to your team. 

 

Roster & Remuneration 

  • Monday – Friday role, 48 hour week
  • 2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights on rotation
  • Hourly rates from $41.92
  • Overtime rates from $62.88

 

Skills & Experience

As the successful candidate you will possess the following skills:

  • Leadership experience
  • Previous employment by an OEM will be highly regarded
  • Solutions focused mindset
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Nationally accredited Forklift, Dogman, and Working at Height tickets is desirable 
  • Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment is highly regarded
  • A welding or mining industry background will be highly regarded

 

Why Join WesTrac?

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

  • Competitive remuneration and annual performance review
  • Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000!
  • Discounted CAT Hand Tools
  • Fitness Passport for the whole family
  • Income protection with 24/7 coverage + 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Opportunities for progression with pathways to apprenticeships, sales and leadership roles
  • Salary Packaging + Novated leases
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave

 

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact NSW Recruitment on 1300 797 028.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, drug and alcohol screening and pre-employment medical as part of the recruitment process.

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.