We’re partnering with a well-established local government organisation in Perth’s northern suburbs to find a hands-on Leading Hand for their Engineering Maintenance team.

This is an initial casual contract with the potential for a full-time opportunity offering job security, a strong safety culture, and the chance to contribute to infrastructure that directly benefits a growing community.
  
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead day-to-day engineering maintenance activities across drainage and transportation assets — keeping roads, drainage networks and related infrastructure safe and well-maintained. You’ll guide a small team of General Hands, make practical on-the-ground decisions, and ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small work crew, including supervising General Hands and supporting new employees
• Undertake daily engineering maintenance of infrastructure assets across drainage and transportation
• Operate multi-function plant and equipment to complete maintenance tasks
• Interpret plans and instructions, and make technical and operational decisions relating to work tasks and safety
• Maintain tools, minor plant and equipment, and report any damage, defect or loss
• Liaise with colleagues, contractors and members of the public
• Process documentation including timesheets and work orders, and prepare maintenance-related correspondence
• Apply Work Health & Safety practices, including hazard identification, across all activities

About you

• MR class vehicle license
• Construction induction (White/Blue Card)
• Ability to operate multi-function plant and equipment
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance procedures
• Experience using information systems and technology
• Capable of physical, manual labour and working as part of a team
• Year 10 level education with passes in Maths and English

Highly regarded:

• Certificate in Engineering or a related discipline
• HR class vehicle license
• Level 1 supervisory certificate
• Relevant plant/equipment operation tickets
• MRWA Basic Worksite Traffic Management and/or Traffic Controller accreditation
• Confined Space, Gas Testing and First Aid certifications

If you’re a reliable, safety-focused operator looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your current resume, or contact Kerri for a confidential discussion on 0474 861 783