Your new company

My client is a marine and offshore specialist who require a Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic, based in Perth, with a requirement to travel globally from time to time.

Your new role

Your new role of Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic will require the following:

• Management of jobs either on sole projects or leading a team (including management of time)
• First line response to the job for delivery on time and quality issues
• Ensures that the job documentation is provided on a clear and timely basis
• Maintain a visually organised workplace
• Attend daily operational reviews and conduct Pre-Start briefs
• Identify opportunities for additional work and report to management
• Requisitions material required to meet production goals.
• Interpret company policies for Service Mechanics and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications and job orders to Service Mechanics and assigns duties.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and the use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the workshop, or work crew
• Machinery selection and commissioning, performance monitoring and productive maintenance management.
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance, identify and correct faults and report to manager if required
• Vehicle fleet maintenance

What you'll need to succeed

To be a success in this role, you will need a t least three (3) years of relevant experience and a Certificate III or IV or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical).
• Interpretation of drawings, plans and designs of mechanical equipment
• Design of tooling to repair equipment
• You will need to have full Australian working rights (permanent resident or citizen)
• Ability to carry out major medium and high-speed engine overhauls
• Provide Cost Estimates for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labour
• Completion of jobs to agreed timescales
• Ability to investigate problems and identify solutions
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in leading teams to achieve results
• Sound computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems.
• Current C Class Driving Licence
• National Police Certificate
• Passport
• White Card
• Forklift Licence

What you'll get in return

This permanent role will pay a base salary of $56.50per hour, but with a living away from home allowance, super and penalties (overtime set at 1.5 of the hourly rate), there is an opportunity to earn up to $200'000. You will need to be either a permanent Australian resident or Citizen and be able to travel tp be considered for this role.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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