Plant Mechanic - Leading Hand

WesTrac – Made for More

At WesTrac, we’re Made for More. More opportunity, more growth, more reward, more recognition. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s largest CAT dealers, supporting the industries that keep our state moving. When you join WesTrac, you’re part of a team that’s built to support you — with training, development, and a culture that puts safety and people first.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to support our Grafton Workshop operations. This hands‑on role works closely with the Workshop Supervisor to coordinate daily workflow, provide technical guidance, and ensure safe, high‑quality maintenance and repair work across CAT mobile plant.

You’ll lead by example on the floor — supporting trades, mentoring apprentices, and keeping jobs progressing efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Plant Mechanic looking to step into leadership or continue developing their leadership capability within a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

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  Coordinate daily job allocation, labour planning, and workflow progression

  
  


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  Provide technical support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for the workshop team

  
  


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  Mentor apprentices and support the development of trade assistants

  
  


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  Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in line with WesTrac standards

  
  


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  Assist with work order management, parts coordination, and job status updates

  
  


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  Maintain workshop housekeeping, tooling, and equipment readiness

  
  


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  Support the Workshop Supervisor with customer updates and operational problem‑solving

  
  

Skills & Experience

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  Trade‑qualified Plant Mechanic (or equivalent heavy diesel qualification)

  
  


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  Strong experience with CAT mobile plant or similar heavy equipment

  
  


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  Demonstrated leadership capability or experience mentoring others

  
  


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  Solid diagnostic and fault‑finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems

  
  


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  Strong communication and organisational skills

  
  


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  Experience with SAP or similar systems (desirable)

  
  


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  Previous WesTrac or Caterpillar experience highly regarded

  
  

Why WesTrac?

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  Competitive hourly rate + penalties + allowances

  
  


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  Training, development, and clear career pathways

  
  


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  Tool of Trade & PPE provided

  
  


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  Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, income protection, and retail perks

  
  


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  Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing

  
  

Apply Today

If you’re a hands‑on leader who enjoys supporting a team and keeping a workshop running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that’s Made for More.