Mechanical Lead | Lift Mechanic - East Coast

Pakka Jacks is looking for two experienced Mechanical Leads to support our operations.

These roles will suit a trade-qualified mechanical person who has spent real time around heavy mining equipment and understands what it takes to get a job done safely, practically and properly. We are not looking for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. We are looking for someone who can lead from the front, deal with customers, and make sound decisions in the field.

If you have a strong background in above-ground mining, heavy mobile equipment, shutdowns, breakdowns, major component work, or excavator and shovel maintenance, this role is worth a conversation.

About Pakka Jacks

Pakka Jacks provides specialist heavy lifting solutions for excavators, shovels and draglines. Our systems are used to support major maintenance activities such as slew bearing change-outs, undercarriage work, track frame maintenance and other heavy equipment maintenance tasks.

The work requires people who respect planning, understand risk, and know that a successful job depends on preparation, communication and experience.

About the Role

As the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation, execution and completion of Pakka Jacks field work across various mining sites.

You will work closely with customers, site teams, supervisors, trades and internal Pakka Jacks personnel to make sure work is planned, equipment is ready, and jobs are completed safely in a professional manner.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to understand the work, support the crew, identify issues early and help keep the job moving.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist with planning and execution of Pakka Jacks projects
• Work with customers and site representatives to secure and coordinate job requirements
• Support safe set-up, operation and pack-up of jacking equipment
• Review equipment condition before and after site work
• Assist with inspections, maintenance and basic fault finding
• Help identify tooling, equipment, parts and labour requirements
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and job control
• Communicate clearly with the Pakka Jacks team and customer contacts
• Mentor team members where required

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

• A mechanical trade qualification, such as Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Fitter Machinist, Boilermaker or similar
• Strong experience in above-ground mining maintenance
• Exposure to large excavators, shovels, and draglines
• Experience in shutdowns, major component change-outs or field service work
• A practical understanding of hydraulics, mechanical systems, tooling and lifting activities
• The ability to read and work to procedures, lift plans, SWMS, JSEAs and site requirements
• Strong safety awareness and the confidence to stop a job if something is not right
• Good communication skills with both tradespeople and customer representatives
• A calm, steady approach under pressure
• A willingness to travel to site when required

Previous leading hand, supervisor or site coordination experience will be highly regarded, but the most important thing is practical mining experience, mechanical capability and the right attitude.

The Person Who Will Suit This Role

This role will suit someone who has already done the hard yards in mining and wants to use that experience in a specialist role.

You might be the person others go to when a job gets complicated. You know how to work safely around large equipment. You understand that planning matters, but you also know that site conditions change and practical decisions need to be made. You are comfortable talking to fitters, supervisors, planners, maintenance managers and customers.

You do not need to be polished or corporate. You do need to be reliable, switched on, safety focused and able to lead people in the field.

Why Join Pakka Jacks?

At Pakka Jacks, you will be working with specialist equipment and a team that understands heavy mining maintenance. This is not repetitive workshop work. The projects are varied, technical and important to the customer.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on specialist heavy lifting projects
• Be involved in major mining equipment maintenance
• Take ownership of field work and equipment readiness
• Use your trade experience in a leadership role
• Work with a practical team that values safety and experience
• Help build and strengthen Pakka Jacks' capability

Location

The roles are focused on the east and west coast, with frequent site travel required depending on project requirements.

The Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Income Protection
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated leasing Options Available
• Exclusive Corporate discounts on vehicles and private health

How to Apply

If you are a trade-qualified mechanical person with strong above-ground mining experience and you are looking for a role where your practical knowledge will be valued, we would like to hear from you.

All applications are handled confidentially; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.