Workshop Foreman/Fitter
Job No:
104258
Location:
Emerald
- Pivotal hands-on leadership role with expanding design & manufacturing organisation!
- Enjoy a highly competitive hourly rate plus super, phone, laptop, work vehicle & relocation assistance if required!
- Ongoing opportunities for career advancement as the business grows - make a direct impact on the future success of the business!
About the Organisation
Hyden Engineering is a family-based business in Rutherford, NSW, established for over 28 years, specialising in the design, development & installation of customised products including hydraulic, electronic and lubrication control systems. Hyden Engineering also maintains a quickly growing department of field service technicians able and prepared to deploy field solutions onsite for clients.
Hyden Engineering's vision is to provide through innovation the most elegant, robust and environmentally friendly solution to technical problems on a global scale. They have a strong organisational culture, with a core focus on openness, empathy and achieving a win-win solution for every customer.
With a current staff of 24, and expanding, Hyden Engineering plans to continue R&D and retain technical superiority of existing product lines, provide new products for the future and continue growth and development within the field service department.
For further information about Hyden Engineering, visit their website.
About the Opportunity
Hyden Engineering has recently purchased the Hosepower (QLD) operation in Emerald, QLD. This exciting take over has created an opening for a full-time Fitter to join the Hyden team as their Workshop Foreman.
Initially, this position will involve hands-on hydraulic fitting work while we grow the workshop team to handle the demands generated by business growth.
As this is a newly formed branch, you will be directly involved in all facets of workshop services and customer support, and take responsibility for key decision making across all areas associated with the workshop services.
More specifically, some of your key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Completing workshop jobs within KPIs and to the highest standard;
- Maintaining meticulous records, ensuring workshop job sheets and service documentation is best in class;
- Providing feedback on company products and providing upgrade proposals to management;
- Ensuring workshop customers experience support that exceeds their expectations; and
- Providing hands on training for all Technicians and ensuring individual team members' growth plans are met.
About You
Hyden Engineering is seeking candidates who hold trade qualifications as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter Machinist, with a dual trade qualification being highly regarded. A background in hydraulics is preferred, as you'll be performing hydraulic fitting work.
This position could be well suited to an experienced Foreman who enjoys carrying out hands-on fitting work, or alternatively, someone with significant fitting experience who is looking to step into management.
Due to the customer focused nature of this technical position, it's important you possess strong communication skills to productively manage customer expectations. The ability to present new opportunities to customers to help generate further business will also be required.
In addition, the successful candidate will have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to learn systems and processes quickly.
Please Note: A current Driver's License is a requirement of this position.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting time to join the Hyden team, with the recent purchase of the Hosepower (QLD) business and an overall growth phase for the business! You'll benefit from an existing client base and a great branch reputation, while enjoying the potential that comes from the key decision making role you'll play in the future growth of the Emerald branch.
Not only will you advance your career into higher management as you help to grow the business, but you'll enjoy the opportunity to play an active part in the creation of new ideas and product development - you'll be encouraged to share your ideas and will be able to see the impact and results of your input.
In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience) plus super, phone, laptop and access to a work vehicle as required. In addition, relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
If you've been looking for a role with a great balance between hands-on trades and managerial responsibilities, this is what you've been waiting for - Apply Now!