Senior Mechanic / Leading Hand / Foreman

Take the Lead in Our Broome Workshop Bring your mechanical experience and leadership skills into a hands-on senior role with KRSP’s Broome Workshop. KRSP is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanic / Leading Hand / Foreman to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to step into a senior role, providing practical leadership and technical support while still working alongside the team on the tools. We’re particularly interested in candidates from a Heavy Diesel background, ideally with experience working across trucks, earthmoving equipment and mobile plant. Light Vehicle Mechanics with strong experience working across heavier vehicles and equipment are also encouraged to apply. We’re looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys contributing to a safe, productive and supportive workshop team. About the role Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll help coordinate the day-to-day workload of the workshop, provide technical guidance and mentoring to the team, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll also remain hands-on across KRSP’s diverse fleet, with a strong focus on trucks, earthmoving equipment and mobile plant, as well as 4WDs and light vehicles. Key responsibilities of the role:   - Providing day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to the workshop team - Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor to coordinate workloads, priorities and scheduled maintenance - Providing technical support and mentoring to mechanics and other workshop employees - Completing and overseeing scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs - Undertaking diagnostics, fault finding and more complex mechanical repairs - Supporting preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns and improve fleet reliability - Monitoring the quality and timely completion of workshop work - Helping ensure workshop safety standards and safe work practices are maintained - Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and fleet reliability - Ensuring electronic and manual service and maintenance records are accurately completed - Leading by example and contributing to a practical, supportive and accountable team environment Location    This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday residential position based in Broome, Western Australia. Local residents are encouraged to apply.   What you will need   We’re looking for someone with strong mechanical knowledge who is ready to take on greater responsibility within the workshop while remaining hands-on. Essential criteria:   - Relevant trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent mechanical trade, or a Light Vehicle Mechanic with relevant experience across heavy vehicles, plant or equipment - Strong post-trade mechanical experience, including experience with heavy vehicles, plant or equipment - Previous experience in a Leading Hand, Foreman, Senior Mechanic or similar role, or demonstrated experience providing day-to-day guidance and support to other tradespeople - Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills - Experience with scheduled and preventative maintenance - Ability to prioritise work and support the coordination of multiple workshop jobs - Strong commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide practical direction and support to others - Strong organisational and time management skills - Current Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver’s licence Recruitment agencies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role. Who are KRSP? Kimberley Regional Service Providers Pty Ltd (KRSP) delivers essential services, capital works and municipal services to Indigenous communities across Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region. KRSP manages and maintains power, water and wastewater infrastructure across remote communities, while also delivering critical maintenance, and capital works that support the ongoing reliability of essential services and improve the quality of life of the communities we serve. Operating from our Broome headquarters, KRSP has built a strong reputation for dependability, high-quality workmanship and professional service.