Leading Hand

Keolis are looking for a Leading hand to join our Maintenance team in the Northern Beaches! 

Full-Time permanent positions. Facilitate work-life balance.

As one of the most significant Bus Operators in the nation, Keolis provides services to more than 250 million people each year taking people to their dreams. With our fleet expanding to include brand New Zero Emission Buses, there's never been a more exciting time to join Keolis Downer Northern Beaches.

About the role

• Maintenance of and repairs to all vehicle mechanical and electrical systems 

• Day/afternoon (no night shift) seven-day roster with shift allowances, opportunities for overtime and RDO every roster period. We’re open 6am to 11pm. 365 days a year.Shifts, 6AM -2.30PM. 10.30AM -7PM, 2-10PM. 

• This position is required to work weekends on a rotating schedule. Minimum two weekend days a month. 

Benefits:

• Sign on and stay on bonus worth up to $5000.

• Free travel anywhere in NSW via opal card.

• Uniform, Tooling and all PPE provided.

• Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness passport, Novated Lease Options, etc.).

• Inclusive workplace and organization culture.

• Employee amenities and protective clothing laundering facilities.

• Career development opportunities involving the latest heavy vehicles and emerging electrical vehicle technologies

• Great career opportunities within our wider Keolis Team in Newcastle, Queensland, South Australia and Perth.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum two years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson.

• Demonstrated front line management experience or equivalent.

• Motor Vehicle /Heavy Vehicle Inspector/Examiner desirable

• Understanding of the transport industry including its regulatory and operational standards and requirements.

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to supervise and develop staff and introduce and implement operational reform.

• Motor Vehicle Repair Tradespersons License (Motor Mechanic)

• Heavy vehicle and systems experience desired but not essential, in-house training and support provided

• MR or HR drivers license (Don’t have one? We will help you upgrade your license)

• Prior experience with pneumatics suspension/breaking is desirable

How to Apply? 

Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now', by giving us a call on 02 9941 5*** or sending an email to ***************@keolisdowner.com.au.

For further information or any questions about your potential future with Keolis Downer Northern Beaches, please reach out to KDNB Recruitment Team.

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of background, experience, identity, ability, or thinking style. We assess applicants with criminal histories based on the specific requirements of each position, considering each application on its merits.

The Keolis Downer culture encourages and rewards bright people who work effectively and deliver innovative value creation solutions to the business.

Please note:

This role is being sourced directly by Keolis. We will not be accepting applications via recruitment agencies at this point in time.