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Job Title


Mechanical Leading Hand- Afternoon Shift


Company : Bendigo Advertiser


Location : Newcastle, Australia


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Workshop Leading Hand Hexham NSW Our client is a specialist manufacturer supporting critical power and industrial infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, theyre looking for a handson Workshop Leading Hand to lead a small mechanical team across workshop and site work. The Role This is a working leadership role. Youll supervise, coordinate and support trades while remaining handson with mechanical fitting and assembly. What youll be doing Lead daily workshop and site mechanical activities Coordinate labour, materials, tools and subcontractors Provide technical guidance and handson support to trades and apprentices Monitor safety, quality and project timelines Review drawings and specifications before work starts Identify improvements to workflow, productivity and safety Report progress, incidents and any scope changes What were looking for Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (or similar) Experience in a Leading Hand / Supervisor role Strong knowledge of WHS and Australian Standards Ability to lead teams, delegate and solve problems on the fly Confident communicator across workshop, engineering and clients Solid organisation and time management skills Why apply Stable pipeline of workshop and project work Leadership role with real influence on operations Supportive team and safetyfocused culture Opportunity to step up and grow your career #J-18808-Ljbffr