Leading Hand

Company :

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER. 

We’re looking for experienced Leading Hand to join the founding dealership of Hastings Deering in Alice Springs. This is a Permanent Monday to Friday role that will support our technicians in the local Alice Springs workshop. 

What you’ll be doing 
As a Leading Hand at Hastings Deering, you will: 

• Deliver quality service – carry out maintenance and repairs to the highest standard, ensuring our customers’ equipment performs at its best. 

• Follow the right procedures – research and consult the correct and latest service information systems for specific procedures, instructions and specifications. 

• Do it once, do it right – take every step to ensure workmanship is fault-free ensuring quality in the finished product and any rework is avoided. 

• Lead, Support and mentor – Train and develop other technicians by following procedures and sharing knowledge
• Think outside the box – Identify ways to improve our process’ and ways of working to keep Hastings Deering at the forefront of the industry
• Safety above all – make sure that the workshop maintains its safety standards and get everyone home safe

Who are we and why work with us?  

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.  
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.  

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from: 

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates, 24.5% Area Allowance with competency-based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement. 

• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.  

• World-Class Training - We’re one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills. 

• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals. 

• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength. 

• Cutting Edge Tech - Get hands-on experience with the latest CAT technology as we shape the future of mining and heavy equipment solutions. 

What you’ll need:   

A successful teammate will have experience in:    

• Experience that counts – previous experience working in the industry, a workshop environment or in a similar Leading Hand role. 

• Strong communicator – excellent communication skills with a genuine customer focus. 

• Organised and efficient – strong time management skills to keep jobs on track. 

• Team player – able to work well with others as well as independently when required. 

• Safety minded – committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards at all times. 
   

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:  

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you! 
  

📌 Apply Now – click the button below. 
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618 
👤 Contact:  Alex Kostowski – Talent Acquisition Partner

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.