Leading Hand | Perth

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a global brand providing a variety of machinery for the Construction, Mining and Forestry industries.

The Opportunity

A new opportunity has been created for a trade qualified Leading Hand to join our team based at Murrin Murrin. Working a day shift on an 8/6 FIFO roster, this permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. In this role you will:

• Lead a team of Site Technicians to meet, deliver and exceed service expectations
• Drive efficiency within the team to meet tight deadlines whilst ensuring employees comply with all WHS responsibilities and that a safety first culture is a consistent behaviour within the department
• Liaise with technical support staff and coordinating diagnostic, maintenance and repairs as a valued team member
• Perform maintenance servicing and repairs on a wide range of quality Hitachi mining equipment
• Undertake fault finding and diagnostic work
• Attend to onsite breakdowns

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Have previous experience leading a team to achieve and exceed set goals
• Demonstrated work experience and technical knowledge within a mine site is essential
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
• Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
• Have the ability to navigate complex technical issues to deliver high quality outcomes in repair and maintenance services with minimal to zero rework
• Excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous

Benefits

What's in it for you? We are offering:

• A competitive salary package + the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• 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
• Continuous training and upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• 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.