Job Description
At Kubota Australia and New Zealand, we distribute high value, exceptional quality construction agriculture farm machinery and products.
In your new role as a Workshop Lead Mechanic, you will coordinate daily scheduling and operation of the Supply Chain Operations workshop ensuring quality assurance, compliance and safety. Undertake or guide others in a broad range of mechanical, maintenance and assembly tasks.
From a day to day perspective, your main responsibilities will be:
Lead and supervise workshop team to meet performance and quality targets
Coordinate workshop and QA activities to meet safety, compliance, and time requirements
Maintain forklift fleet and equipment per schedules and regulations
Ensure workshop safety, organisation, and equipment monitoring
Deliver or oversee training and compliance assessments
Drive safety, efficiency, and productivity improvements
Maintain documentation and support QA processes
Complete operational, compliance and safety reporting
Assist with storeperson duties as needed
Requirements
To be successful in this role, your resume would look something like:
Mechanical Trade Qualification (agricultural or heavy diesel equipment industry based qualification)
High Risk Work License - Counterbalance & Reach Forklift (LF)
Certificate of Competency - Operate Overhead Cranes
Dogman Ticket (desirable)
Significant mechanical experience in a lead/ autonomous position within a workshop/ similar environment with a particular focus on equipment assembly, engines and diagnostics, hydraulics
Demonstrated quality assurance competence and compliance focus, including experience undertaking/ directing training and assessment
Previous and proven ability to effectively lead, develop and supervise a team to achieve performance, productivity and efficiencies in a workshop context
Experience driving and maneuvering heavy/ oversized products and machinery
Substantial experience operation overhead cranes, counterbalance and reach forklifts
Competence in the operation of a range of power tools, mechanical devices and manual handling aids
Sound analytical/ problem-solving skills
Organisational and time management skill
Up to date mechanical/ technical and working knowledge of full range of product/ equipment gained through regular training/ development/ research
Well developed interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
Capable of undertaking manual handling, including lifting, bending, etc.
Intermediate general computing skills
Experience in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of a team and others in the workplace and a demonstrated compliance mindset relevant to legislation and company policy
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to ******* and illicit drugs on all our sites. A pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process
This opportunity is open to application from Australian citizen/ residents or those with permanent work rights (without restriction) for Australia only
Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encourage to apply
Application is not available through recruitment agencies, agents will not be responded to
In your new role as a Workshop Lead Mechanic, you will coordinate daily scheduling and operation of the Supply Chain Operations workshop ensuring quality assurance, compliance and safety. Undertake or guide others in a broad range of mechanical, maintenance and assembly tasks.
From a day to day perspective, your main responsibilities will be:
Lead and supervise workshop team to meet performance and quality targets
Coordinate workshop and QA activities to meet safety, compliance, and time requirements
Maintain forklift fleet and equipment per schedules and regulations
Ensure workshop safety, organisation, and equipment monitoring
Deliver or oversee training and compliance assessments
Drive safety, efficiency, and productivity improvements
Maintain documentation and support QA processes
Complete operational, compliance and safety reporting
Assist with storeperson duties as needed
Requirements
To be successful in this role, your resume would look something like:
Mechanical Trade Qualification (agricultural or heavy diesel equipment industry based qualification)
High Risk Work License - Counterbalance & Reach Forklift (LF)
Certificate of Competency - Operate Overhead Cranes
Dogman Ticket (desirable)
Significant mechanical experience in a lead/ autonomous position within a workshop/ similar environment with a particular focus on equipment assembly, engines and diagnostics, hydraulics
Demonstrated quality assurance competence and compliance focus, including experience undertaking/ directing training and assessment
Previous and proven ability to effectively lead, develop and supervise a team to achieve performance, productivity and efficiencies in a workshop context
Experience driving and maneuvering heavy/ oversized products and machinery
Substantial experience operation overhead cranes, counterbalance and reach forklifts
Competence in the operation of a range of power tools, mechanical devices and manual handling aids
Sound analytical/ problem-solving skills
Organisational and time management skill
Up to date mechanical/ technical and working knowledge of full range of product/ equipment gained through regular training/ development/ research
Well developed interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
Capable of undertaking manual handling, including lifting, bending, etc.
Intermediate general computing skills
Experience in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of a team and others in the workplace and a demonstrated compliance mindset relevant to legislation and company policy
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to ******* and illicit drugs on all our sites. A pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process
This opportunity is open to application from Australian citizen/ residents or those with permanent work rights (without restriction) for Australia only
Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encourage to apply
Application is not available through recruitment agencies, agents will not be responded to
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Workshop Lead Mechanic position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Truganina offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.