Leading Hand

Smith & Co Recruitment
Brisbane QLD 4000Full time

Listed 2 Oct 2026

  • Monday to Friday | 2 x Full Time Roles | Salisbury Location
  • 2 Roles Available: Fabrication Leading Hand & Mechanical Leading Hand
  • Lead a Team | On the Tools Work

Smith and Co Recruitment are looking for two driven Leading Hands or experienced tradesman to join the team of a highly reputable heavy-duty semi-trailers and transport equipment company located in Salisbury. There are two roles that are available: Leading Hand Fitter (Mechanical) and Leading Hand Boilermaker (Fabrication)

Key Responsibilities - Fabrication:

  • Lead, guide, and support a small team of up to 5 vehicle body builders and fabricators
  • Allocate Daily tasks
  • Carry out and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting
  • Repairing damaged trailer components
  • Modification and repair work
  • Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement solutions 

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical:

  • Lead, guide and support a small team of up to 5 mechanics
  • Allocate daily tasks
  • Perform and oversee servicing, diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers
  • Fault finding & component replacement
  • Provide on-the-job training and mentoring

Key Responsibilities - Both Roles:

  • Complete and review job cards and maintenance records
  • Report workshop performance, issues and resource requirements
  • Liaise with Workshop Supervisors
  • Ensure all work is done safely and in line with WHS standard

Job Details

  • Pay rates: Between $42-45p/h dependent on experience + $180/wk Leading Hand Allowance
  • Location: Salisbury
  • Position: Full Time Role - Monday-Friday role

Key Requirements:

  • Trade Qualified in Vehicle Body Building, Fabrication or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mechanical)
  • Trade Qualified in Fabrication, Boilermaking or related field
  • Proven welding skills (MIG/TIG desirable)
  • Previous leading hand or supervisory experience or wanting to step into a leading hand role!
  • Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment 
  • Forklift ticket (desirable)
  • First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • Ability to operate a variety of vehicle and machinery safely
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards

How to Apply
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All candidates that fit the criteria will be shortlisted and then all shortlisted candidate will be contacted.