Leading Hand - Heavy Vehicle Body Builder

POSITION SUMMARY
The Leading Hand – Vehicle Body Builder is responsible for leading and working alongside a skilled team to fabricate, assemble and modify heavy vehicle bodies and transport equipment. This role combines hands-on vehicle body building expertise with day-to-day supervision of workshop activities to ensure high-quality workmanship, safe systems of work and delivery of projects on time and to specification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Supervision
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Lead, guide, and support a team of vehicle body builders and fabricators.
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Allocate daily tasks and manage workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines.
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Provide hands-on technical support, coaching and mentoring to team members.
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Foster a strong safety culture and lead by example in all workshop activities.
Vehicle Body Building & Fabrication
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Carry out and oversee fabrication, welding, assembly and fitting of heavy vehicle bodies and components.
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Interpret and work from engineering drawings, specifications and job instructions.
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Ensure all work meets quality standards, customer requirements and compliance specifications.
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Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement practical and efficient solutions.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
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Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, durability and finish quality.
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Identify opportunities to improve fabrication methods, efficiency and material use.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives within workshop processes and outputs.
Safety & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
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Conduct and participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments.
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Identify hazards and support corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
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Maintain a clean, organised and compliant workshop area.
Workshop Operations
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Support planning and prioritisation of work to meet operational requirements.
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Liaise with supervisors regarding job progress, delays and resource needs.
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Assist with materials handling, stock control and workshop organisation.