Leading Hand - Afternoon Shift | Brisbane

Job Description

Your New Opportunity:

Due to an internal promotion, you'll be stepping into your new role as a Leading Hand, you'll join and mentor a growing team Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics. Based in Wacol you'll use your skills and experience to lead and develop our current diesel technicians on the afternoon shift, and help grow your team.

You'll allocate jobs, develop work instructions, prepare info for quotes and repairs and not be afraid to jump on the tools when the team needs a hand. Your mechanics will rely on you as a point of escalation for any tricky problems, and you'll provide guidance and training where required.

About you:

• Minimum 5+ years post qualification experience in maintenance, service and repair of heavy vehicles and trucks.
• Experience in Western Star, MAN Trucks & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Detroit and Allison Transmission products would be ideal – but we have plenty of OEM training available.
• Some experience in leadership and mentoring preferred, but we'll train the right candidate.
• Easily work independently, but just as happy working in a team.
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty and help the team when needed, flexible to pick up overtime as required.
• Have effective communication and leadership skills – you'll be talking to everyone from apprentices to customers and everyone in between.
• A positive, can-do attitude with the drive to help your team develop and succeed.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure maximum efficiency in the workshop.

About Us:

Penske Australia is the go-to destination for diesel and gas engines, power systems & heavy vehicles. With iconic brands like Western Star, MAN, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Detroit and Allison, you know you're in good hands. With on- and off-highway markets across the nation, you'll be joining a 50,000 strong team working to provide the best service in Automotive & Truck Dealerships, Motor Racing, Truck Leasing and Logistics Management. Why don't you power up with Penske and take the next step in your career?

Why join Penske?

To put it simply, Penske are serious about their commitment to employees. Whether it be our commitment to safety, training, or career progression, you know when you step into a role at Penske, you step into a career.

We provide a fantastic work environment, with strong leadership, rewards and recognition and an employee assistance program to make sure all of our team are happy, healthy and safe.

With discounts on everything from tools, to vehicles, to travel and insurance, you know our above award rate will go even further

• Generous remuneration package;
• Penske Perks: save $1000s with access to discounts from your favourite retailers.
• Accredited Training & Development programs;
• A business commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training;
• Reward and recognition programs;
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees!
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Family friendly benefits including paid parental leave.

Be ambitious. We are.

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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!

If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.