HD Mechanic to Workshop Leading Hand (Cranes and Heavy Equip)

Redline Cranes

Kewdale, Perth WA

Automotive Trades (Trades and Services)

Full time

95,000 to 130,000 per year

Redline Cranes to Kewdale, WA

Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel or Light Vehicle Mechanic ready to take the next step into a Leading Hand role—or a crane technician looking for more responsibility and variety?

Redline Cranes is seeking a Leading Hand Crane Technician to join our growing team in Kewdale, WA, working from our new, modern workshop with opportunities

About Redline Cranes:

Redline Cranes, a dynamic Mechanical, Crane Hire and Sales company based in Kewdale, WA, Australia. We have a new expansive workshop, which is a great place to be. We pride ourselves on Crane Maintenance, Crane Hire and Crane Sales.

This opportunity is based in our Perth new workshop with some small trips of optional FIFO or DIDO.

We're on the hunt for a a Leading Hand to support the workshop technicians and apprentices, here's what awaits you:

Diverse Tasks, Exciting Challenges:

As a Crane Technician at Redline, you won't be confined to a routine. You'll be right in the heart of the action, with a variety of tasks, available. Every day brings something new!

Great Work Conditions:

We believe in creating an environment where work feels like a rewarding experience. Enjoy excellent work conditions that enable collaboration, learning, and personal development.

At Redline Cranes, we want a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in what they do. You'll be part of a supportive, safety?focused team working from a modern workshop that encourages collaboration, skill development, and long?term growth.

We also value team culture and make time to recognise hard work, with regular BBQ Fridays and team social events such as go?karting and other organised activities throughout the year. It's a professional environment with a genuine team atmosphere.

About You/Requirements:

Requirements and Experience (Essential)

Mechanical Trade Certificate to Must hold a valid Mechanical Trade Certificate relevant to the role.

Heavy Diesel or Light Vehicle qualification accepted to Either Heavy Diesel or Light Vehicle Mechanical Trade Certificate meets the requirements for this position.

Minimum 2to3 years' experience in a similar mechanical or technician role.

Valid Australian Driver's Licence to Required to perform workshop and field tasks safely.

Strong problem?solving and diagnostic skills to Ability to identify faults and deliver practical solutions.

Experience with hydraulics and fault diagnostics to Hands?on experience working with hydraulic systems.

Basic hydraulics knowledge sufficient to Foundational understanding and exposure to hydraulic systems is acceptable for this role.

Sound communication skills to Ability to communicate clearly with team members, suppliers, and clients.

Flexibility in job duties to Willingness to undertake additional suitable tasks as required.

Basic to intermediate IT skills to Confident use of email, specifically Microsoft Outlook.

Leading Hand Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to technicians and apprentices

Lead by example in workmanship, safety, and workshop standards

Assist with job prioritisation and quality control

Support diagnostics escalation and complex mechanical issues

Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance procedures

Highly Regarded

Experience working on mobile cranes or lifting equipment (Franna, Tadano, Liebherr or similar)

Strong hydraulic diagnostics and fault?finding capability

Engine / gearbox rebuild skills

Welding and fabrication skills

HR Driver's Licence

CN or C6 tickets

Desirable

Basic auto?electrical knowledge to Understanding of vehicle and crane electrical systems.

Experience using ServiceM8 or similar job management software (training can be provided).

Exposure to job scheduling, work sign?off, or mentoring apprentices

How to Apply

If you're ready to step into a Leading Hand role and build a long?term career in the crane industry, we'd like to hear from you.

Your safety and well-being matter to us. If deemed successful, you must undergo drug and alcohol screening before your interview.

Transform your Career and join the excitement at Redline Cranes to Elevating Careers, Lifting Futures!

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Send your resume to admin@redlinecranes.com.au