Leading hand

At Komatsu New Zealand, 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: Based out of our Christchurch branch the Leading Hand will work closely with the Branch Supervisor to develop improved business processes whilst ensuring safety adherence, policy compliance and minimising any risks.

The Leading Hand will oversee the efficient day to day operations, increased profitability and coordinating all activities of staff and customer requirements in accordance with compliance requirements, operating to ensure safely is of the highest priority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue appropriate documents and work instructions to shop floor.
• Maintain In-Process and final inspection Quality Assurance requirements.
• Maximise labour output.
• At all times, apply safe working practices, including a high standard of housekeeping.
• Fulfil the requirements of Komatsu Australia Quality Assurance performance.
• Assist with quotations/tenders.
• Assist in efforts to reduce job costs, oversee efforts required to meet delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Implement and monitor all Quality Procedures, in accordance with the specifications and/or Contract Plan.
• Ensure employees and sub-contractors adhere to the Company’s OH& S requirements.
• Provide technical and product information to staff and customers.
• Supervise trades persons in trade related work on plant equipment and components in accordance with manufacturers’ standards within the laid down time frame.
• Conduct job estimations including planning and job progress.
• Supervise the on-the-job training of trades persons and apprentices in consultation with the training staft
• Assist in design application of customer modifications.

Role Located:  Christchurch

Komatsu can provide you with the following:

At Komatsu, we have proven career pathways into various exciting fields. We are committed to creating a learning culture and consider the support and recognition of training, learning, development & education as fundamental to achieving your goals. We also provide a range of services and benefits to assist our employees in their personal and professional lives, such as:

• Kiwisaver employer contribution matched to employee contribution up to 10%
• Life and disability insurance
• Free annual medical check
• Flexible working hours where practical
• Paid parental leave
• Access to an array of technical training, personal development and upskilling
• Plenty of discounts across retail, automotive, travel & health products
• $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

• Previous supervisory/ leading hand experience
• Ability to schedule and delegate
• Strong communication skills
• Strong key team player
• Professional self-starter, with high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and active in promoting its principals.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge/skills

Qualifications:

• Certified Tradesperson
• Current Drivers Licence (HT preferred)
• Forklift Certification
• Working at Heights Certification
• Senior First Aid Certification

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

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