Leading Hand Technician

Date:  1 Oct 2026
City:  Mackay - Service

About Us

 

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

Komatsu is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Mackay workshop team.

Working from our Connors Road facility, you’ll lead a team across equipment refurbishment, PDI and preparation of new Komatsu machines for customer delivery.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide technical support and direction to the workshop team while helping keep jobs moving safely, efficiently and to a high standard.


What you’ll do

  • Lead and support Technicians, Apprentices and Trades Assistants.
  • Coordinate refurbishment and PDI work across Komatsu equipment.
  • Monitor job progress, parts, tooling, quality and documentation.
  • Carry out quality checks and help reduce rework.
  • Promote safe work practices and maintain high workshop standards.

Role Located:  Connors Road, Mackay

What we are looking for:

  • Trade qualification – Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician.
  • Experience working on heavy mobile plant equipment.
  • Previous Leading Hand or workshop leadership experience.
  • Strong technical and workshop knowledge.
  • Clear communication and a practical approach to leading a team.

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

  • Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
  • Financial:  Income Protection Insurance and Death & Diability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund ; Novated Leasing options available.
  • Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
  • Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health
  • Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
  • Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
  • Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

 

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.