" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLeading Hand\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25393\"\u003e Trades \u0026amp; Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25394\"\u003e Welder / Metalworker \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25395\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25396\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonday to Friday | 2 x Full Time Roles | Salisbury Location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Roles Available: Fabrication Leading Hand \u0026amp; Mechanical Leading Hand\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a Team | On the Tools Work\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e 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 Service Technician (Mechanical) and Leading Hand Boilermaker (Fabrication)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities - Fabrication:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, guide, and support a small team of up to 5 vehicle body builders and fabricators\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllocate Daily tasks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarry out and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, and fitting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepairing damaged trailer components\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModification and repair work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot fabrication issues and implement solutions\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities - Mechanical:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, guide and support a small team of up to 5 mechanics\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllocate Daily tasks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform and oversee servicing, diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles and trailers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFault finding \u0026amp; component replacement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide guidance\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities - Both Roles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport planning and prioritisation of work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with materials handling, stock control and workshop organisation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport workshop performance, issues and resource requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaise with Workshop Supervisors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure all work is done safely and in line with WHS standard\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJob Details\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay rates:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Between $42-45p/h dependent on experience + $180/wk Leading Hand Allowance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eSalisbury\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eFull Time Role - Monday-Friday role\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrade Qualified in Vehicle Body Building, Fabrication or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mechanical)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrade Qualified in Fabrication, Boilermaking or related field\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven welding skills (MIG/TIG desirable)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious leading hand or supervisory experience or wanting to step into a leading hand role!\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForklift ticket (desirable)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Aid Certificate (desirable)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to operate a variety of vehicle and machinery safely\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust be able to pass pre-employment checks/medical\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you think you are a strong candidate for this role. Click APPLY NOW!\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll candidates that fit the criteria will be shortlisted and then all shortlisted candidate will be contacted. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"921532\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "