Leading Hand - Workshop
Downer
Date: 1 day ago
City: Maddington, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About The Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Leading Hand – Workshop | Maddington, WA
Join a leader in sustainable infrastructure and take the next step in your mechanical career.
What’s On Offer
Downer is seeking a Leading Hand – Workshop to lead a team of skilled mechanics maintaining heavy mobile and earthmoving equipment. This is a leadership role where your technical expertise and team coordination will make a real impact. The position is approximately 10% hands-on (on the tools) and 90% supervisory and administrative, giving you the opportunity to focus on leadership while staying connected to the technical side.
What You’ll Need
We’re a trusted name in road network management across Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart. Join a team that values safety, diversity, and career development.
Apply now to lead with purpose and grow your career with Downer.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About The Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Leading Hand – Workshop | Maddington, WA
Join a leader in sustainable infrastructure and take the next step in your mechanical career.
What’s On Offer
- Based in Maddington, WA
- Tool of Trade Vehicle
- Career progression & ongoing training
- Competitive salary
Downer is seeking a Leading Hand – Workshop to lead a team of skilled mechanics maintaining heavy mobile and earthmoving equipment. This is a leadership role where your technical expertise and team coordination will make a real impact. The position is approximately 10% hands-on (on the tools) and 90% supervisory and administrative, giving you the opportunity to focus on leadership while staying connected to the technical side.
What You’ll Need
- Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics or Mobile Plant Technology
- Proven leadership experience in a mechanical environment
- Experience with heavy mobile or earthmoving equipment
- Background in civil, road transport, or rail
- Current HR Licence or willingness to obtain
- Skills in electrical fault finding and hydraulic systems
We’re a trusted name in road network management across Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart. Join a team that values safety, diversity, and career development.
Apply now to lead with purpose and grow your career with Downer.