Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)Kent Hire requires a Workshop Manager for their brand new Mackay based facility, maintaining their predominantly Caterpillar Earthmoving Fleet.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the workshop's initial start-up and its ongoing operations.Although this is strictly an "off tools" Management Position, this small team will require an energetic individual keen to lead from the front and assist with some hands-on tasks where required.Attributes of the successful candidate will be:Shows an outstanding knowledge in the diagnosis and repair of heavy machinery, especially Caterpillar and Isuzu.Displays an extremely high level of attention to detail, especially in regard to on and off hire machine inspections and mechanical in and out sheets to ensure Kent Hire's impeccable reputation for supplying defect-free equipment remains intact.Shows an ability to negotiate and maintain competitive supply agreements with suppliers.Ability to work with outside suppliers to ensure that outworks are completed in a timely manner for a competitive price, while maintaining happy relationships with these suppliers.Shows an aptitude for understanding mine site compliance, being able to liaise with client-appointed compliance representatives, and then executing on their requirements.An ability to understand and compile required mine site compliance documentation, so that it can be supplied in a professional manner to clients before machines are delivered.Demonstrates an ability to repair equipment using cost-effective methods including reusing old parts and sourcing used parts, as opposed to a 'replace all with new' mentality.An energetic individual with a passion for leading from the front, who accepts nothing less than the best from their team.Shows a genuine interest in the training of apprentices.Advantageous but not essential:Knowledge of paint and blast operations.Vehicle provided.Home almost every night in Mackay.Fast decision-making dealing directly with the Managing Director.Take pride in repairing and delivering Kent Hire's own equipment.Lead a small team handpicked by you!About us:Kent Hire is a nationwide dry-hire supplier of late-model, low-hour, heavy earthmoving equipment to the mining and construction industries.Help keep our organisation running as smoothly as the machines we supply! Click the Apply button today and send us a copy of your current resume, or call Marty on 0409 960 480. Application closes 31 October 2024. We look forward to welcoming you!
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