Heavy Diesel Leading Hand

Blue Tongue Skills

Perth WA

Mining to Engineering and Maintenance (Mining, Resources and Energy)

Full time

85 to 95

Earn 250-350K+ as a Leading Hand managing Heavy diesel maintenance crews across WA mine sites to without the cash flow stress or admin headaches of running your own contracting business.

We're looking for experienced HD mechanics to play a pivotal role at Blue Tongue. You'll lead a crew of 5-15 mechanics across WA mine sites and participate in a profit-sharing model directly linked to your crew size. You'll train and supervise your crew while building key relationships with site managers and maintenance supervisors.

Operate Like a Subcontractor Without the Risk:

250 to 350K+ annually to your rate (85-90/hr) + 4-6/hr per crew member you supervise

Qualified crew supplied to 5-15 mechanics provided, vetted, and ready to work (or bring your own if you prefer)

Zero admin to no contracts, invoicing, chasing payments, compliance paperwork

Full backend support to HR, payroll, compliance, crew replacement all handled

No cash flow stress to we cover weekly payroll via credit line

No insurance costs to all coverage included (save 20-30K/year)

You control your income to more crew = more earnings

The Role:

Lead a crew of 5-15 mechanics and earn a percentage per hour per crew member

Win and secure work to build relationships with site managers and maintenance supervisors to generate contracts

Client liaison to maintain strong relationships to win repeat business and referrals

Crew supervision to daily management, ensure work meets site standards and safety requirements

Train and develop to upskill your crew, ensure quality and productivity

Locations to Pilbara and Goldfields mine sites (FIFO from Perth)

What We're Looking For:

Trade qualified HD mechanic

6-8+ years mining maintenance experience

Proven supervision/leadership experience

Experience training or leading multicultural crews

About Blue Tongue:

Blue Tongue is a WA-based workforce solutions provider that has designed, integrated, and delivered solutions to address skills shortages across the Australian mining industry since 2005.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Call Andrew: 0401659653 Email: andrew@blue-tongue.com.au