Assistant Plant Superintendent

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Full Time – 38 hours per week over 4 days
• Rotating afternoon and evening shifts
• On-call roster
• Own Tools Required

This role represents a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to building high performing teams, working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. We have passion and enthusiasm and we are looking for like-minded people to join us on this journey.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, you will be the 2IC in the workshop and responsible for day- to-day organisation of the workshop within the Operations Management Branch. This is a hands on role responsible for supervising the mechanical workshop team including the coordination and scheduling of preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance of Council's vehicle fleet, plant and equipment. The role is responsible for ensuring all mechanical staff undertake correct procedures and safe work practices.

Flexibility to work an on call roster will be required to promptly attend to out of hours breakdowns particularly garbage trucks and RFS vehicles.

Council’s plant workshop operates a day shift and afternoon shift that is rotated on a weekly basis.

About you

We are looking for a qualified Motor or Plant Mechanic with organisational skills to oversee and organise the mechanical workshop. You must have good verbal and written communications skills, show initiative and the ability to work in a safe manner and to follow WHS instructions.

You must have:

• Motor Mechanic or Plant Mechanic qualification with experience with truck, car and construction plant repairs and maintenance
• Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Staff supervisory experience
• Experience in writing reports
• Class C Driver’s Licence and Workcover WHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW

The Rewards:

Salary negotiable from $1307.91+ Adverse working conditions allowance of $16.70 + super will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with Licences, skills and experience.

To Apply:

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or if you do not have access to our website call Council’s People Experience Lead on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 31 October 2021