Leading Hand (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)

Kinetic is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our high-performing workshop team.

This role is ideal for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic who is ready to take the next step in their career and become a hands-on leader within a busy bus depot environment. You will play a key role in supporting and developing a team of Apprentices Trade Assistants and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics while ensuring the safe reliable and efficient maintenance of our fleet.

Working on a modern fleet of buses youll be involved in everything from scheduled servicing and fault diagnosis through to major repairs and component replacements. No two days are the same providing exposure to a wide range of maintenance activities and vehicle systems.

At Kinetic we offer secure long-term employment competitive remuneration full uniforms and PPE ongoing training and development and genuine opportunities for career advancement both locally and across our national operations.

• Lead and support workshop personnel to achieve maintenance and safety targets.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities to maximise fleet availability.
• Provide guidance coaching and mentorship to Apprentices and Trade Assistants.
• Carry out servicing diagnostics repairs and maintenance on heavy vehicle fleets.
• Ensure all work is completed to company manufacturer and regulatory standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a clean organised workshop environment.
• Build positive working relationships across operations and maintenance teams.

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent).
• MR Licence
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicle fleets preferably buses.
• Previous experience leading mentoring or supervising Apprentices and Trade Assistants.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Commitment to safety quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Kinetic Fleet Services (KFS)specialises in fleet maintenance servicing the bus industry across Australia. KFS is a part ofKinetic which is Australia and New Zealands largest and most diverse bus operator moving more than 100 million passengers per year.

For more information please visit the Kinetic website

Wereproud to be anEqual Opportunity Employerand our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities genders and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

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