Leading Hand | Perth

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

Hitachi is actively seeking a quality-focused individual to join the team in the position of Rebuilds Leading Hand for our new, state of the art Forrestdale site. Reporting to the Rebuilds Co-ordinator you will be responsible for planning, organising and leading the EH500 rebuilds operations to meet customer requirements. This role is offered on a 7/7 , Perth based roster.

As a key member of the team you will also be responsible for:

• Maintain work schedules to ensure efficient utilisation of equipment and resources
• Be responsible for the day to day activities of workshop personnel and ensure labour is used most effectively
• Liaise with stakeholders pertaining to machine performance, product, workmanship, and warranty
• Ensure all output conforms to strict quality guidelines and processes
• Ensure HCA employees and contractors comply with all WHS responsibilities and that a safety-first culture is a consistent behaviour within the department

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant trade qualifications
• Leadership skills and the experience and ability to get the team to work cohesively
• Demonstrated safety focus with a strong understanding of WHS principles
• Experience in the maintenance of mining equipment (Hitachi exposure would be a distinct advantage)
• Heavy Rigid drivers licence and High-Risk Work licences (forklift, dogging, working at heights, etc) would be highly regarded

Benefits:

• 7/7 roster delivering excellent work-life balance
• $$$ A competitive pay rate + potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Specific OEM training on Hitachi EH5000 trucks, including systems, rebuild procedures, and technical standards.
• Ongoing technical development and career progression with a global OEM
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures you are happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.