Mechanical Supervisor-4

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

We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Supervisors to join our team in McArthur River Mine to provide leadership and management support to the Mechanical Workshop team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance outcomes. This is a permanent role on a 2 on / 2 off rotating day and night roster.

Become a vital part of Hastings Deering’s next chapter and join our team at McArthur River Mine!

What you’ll be doing

As a Mechanical Supervisor at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Lead and develop your team – provide active management, leadership, coaching, and guidance to workshop employees and contractors while ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld.
• Drive safety and compliance – maintain a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring governance and compliance across all mechanical activities and installations.
• Deliver operational excellence – ensure KPIs, targets, timeframes, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage major projects – maintain single point accountability for all major mechanical works, ensuring continuity, progress, and clear communication.
• Improve performance and quality – work closely with the team to enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Develop workforce capability – create and manage a Mechanical Skills Training Matrix to build team capability and performance.

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:

• Cutting Edge Tech – Work with 40 units of new Caterpillar equipment including 6060 & 6040 excavators and large mining fleets such as 793D, 995, 992, D11 and D10.
• Get more time back in your life – 2 on / 2 off rotating roster with shift loading and overtime opportunities.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support – Income protection insurance, Employee Assistance Program, health checks, and more.
• Career Paths That Work for You – Access world-class CAT Dealer Technician Training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Security you can count on – Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and annual wage increases.
• Home away from home – Camp accommodation with full catering, plus access to on-site gym, pool, and recreational facilities.

What you’ll need:

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Trade qualifications that matter – relevant Mechanical trade qualification.
• Leadership experience – 3–5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role within mining or heavy earthmoving industries.
• Technical expertise – strong knowledge of Caterpillar systems, parts, and service processes.
• Safety-first mindset – demonstrated commitment to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills – ability to effectively communicate, document, and manage time across multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement focus – initiative-driven with a commitment to quality, reliability, and building strong customer relationships.

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.