Are you ready to advance your career with a leading name in the Agriculture and Heavy Equipment industry?
Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, we are a global team with one shared purpose. It's our mission to enable our customers' success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Our customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, and we meet that challenge with remarkable customer service and the industry-leading John Deere brand.
Our Keith Branch is seeking an exceptional Foreman to lead our service department. As a Foreman, you'll mentor and monitor our workshop team, ensuring apprentices develop their skills and technicians have the resources they need. You'll work closely with the Service Manager to streamline operations, optimise workshop space, and meet customer demands effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the assignment of tasks and work areas to Service Department employees based on their skills and expertise.
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Aids in evaluating incoming repair orders and may engage in hands-on repairs.
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Reviews repair orders for accuracy and completeness.
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Guides and supports technicians and apprentices in diagnosing machine issues.
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Inspects and maintains all special tools, recommending new tools as needed.
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Communicate all customer complaints to the Service Manager or Service Location Manager.
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Organise and schedule in-house training for technicians in collaboration with the Service Manager, and coordinate and conduct quarterly safety meetings.
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Coordinate and assist in reconditioning used equipment and setting up new equipment.
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May authorise the release of equipment for customer delivery.
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Assist with performance appraisal feedback and participate in the selection and onboarding process for new team members.
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Step in for the Service Manager when required.
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Other duties as assigned.
About You:
The ideal candidate possesses strong time management skills, a desire to excel, and excellent communication abilities. This role is perfect for a technician seeking to enhance their skills or an experienced manager looking for a fresh opportunity.
- 3+ years of experience as a Service Technician.
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Strong leadership skills and familiarity with John Deere products.
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Practical communication abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required
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A forklift license is preferred.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Salary: Above Award Base Wages, Negotiable based on experience.
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Career Advancement: Take advantage of growth opportunities as we expand, with a clear path for professional development across our worldwide network.
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Leadership Development: Step into a leadership role where you can shape the future of our service team and be supported by experienced mentors & backed by management
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Ongoing Training: Access continuous training and development to enhance your skills and career prospects.
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Employee Assistance Program: Benefit from our support services designed to promote your well-being.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Please note that we have multiple roles across our branches – for a full list, please check out our website: Brandt Careers | Jobs at Brandt
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