Title:  Tradesperson - Leading Hand

Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team

• Attractive hourly rates
• Permanent full-time position
• Monday to Friday roster, 7am start

Based at the Coates Karratha branch, the Leading Hand – Portable Buildings plays a key role in leading a small team to safely and efficiently service hire equipment, while supporting the coordination and supply of equipment to meet customer and project requirements.

Your typical day will include:

• Leading and supporting a small team responsible for the maintenance, service, overhaul, and repair of hire equipment
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with trade practices, safety standards, and internal procedures
• Providing technical advice and hands-on support to maximise team productivity and collaboration
• Assisting with daily work planning and equipment readiness to meet customer, project, and branch priorities
• Supporting the preparation and supply of equipment for project sites, including shutdowns, events, installations, and customer-specific projects
• Maintaining accurate service, compliance, and repair records
• Minimising downtime and ensuring equipment is customer-ready and site compliant

What you’ll get in return

As a member of the Coates team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

• Training and career progression pathways
• Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
• Purchased additional leave program
• Employee discounts on equipment hire
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

What you’ll bring to the role

• A relevant trade qualification OR experience in building, construction, maintenance, or hire equipment environments
• Experience delivering the safe and efficient servicing, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of equipment
• Confidence in providing technical advice and guidance to improve team performance and job quality
• Ability to plan and coordinate work priorities to meet customer, project, and branch requirements
• Customer-focused mindset, with the flexibility to adapt to changing site needs
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and preventative maintenance skills
• A safety-first approach, with a strong focus on compliance and organised work practices
• A current driver’s licence (MR or HR preferred)
• Forklift and EWP licences are advantageous but not essential

Unlock your next career opportunity – apply today!

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

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