Leading Hand (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)

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Kinetic is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join the busy Marcoola workshop, blending hands-on heavy vehicle maintenance with team leadership to support a fleet of buses. You will lead and mentor Apprentices and Trade Assistants, coordinate daily work to maximise fleet availability, and perform servicing, diagnostics and repairs while upholding safety and regulatory standards. Requirements include Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, MR Licence, proven heavy vehicle experience (buses preferred) and demonstrated leadership. The role offers secure long term employment, competitive remuneration, training and clear career progression. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, mentoring, diagnostic skill, safety record and outcomes, highlight fleet availability experience, and apply online.

The opportunity:

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, you'll 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

The boxes you’ll tick:

• 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.

About us:

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

For more information, please visit the Kinetic website www.wearekinetic.com

How you apply:

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career with us then click the 'Apply' button now!