Leading Hand Maintenance Technician

Leading Hand Maintenance Technician

Pacific Marine Group is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys leading by example, mentoring a team, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

With a strong pipeline of national and international projects, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values leadership, continuous improvement and

team engagement. You'll enjoy a varied workload across marine vessels, heavy equipment and specialised plant, with travel and day rate opportunities available alongside stable, locally based work.

About Us

Pacific Marine Group is a leading marine construction company operating throughout North Queensland, specialising in marine construction, commercial diving and civil construction projects. We pride ourselves on delivering quality outcomes while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, innovation and our people.

Why Join PMG?

• Lead a skilled maintenance team in a diverse, hands-on environment.
• Work across marine vessels, heavy equipment and specialised plant.
• Supportive leadership team with genuine career development opportunities.
• Strong pipeline of work providing long-term stability.
• Positive team culture where initiative and leadership are valued.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team.
• Lead by example, providing technical guidance and mentoring to Maintenance Technicians and apprentices.
• Allocate and coordinate daily tasks to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Service and maintain marine vessels, hydraulic systems, forklifts, crawler cranes, power packs, generators and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform complex mechanical repairs across a diverse fleet of marine and heavy equipment.
• Assist with planning scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture by ensuring work is completed in accordance with company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding equipment status, parts requirements and maintenance priorities.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Tickets

• Relevant trade qualification
• Forklift licence (highly desirable)
• Elevated Work Platform
• Dogging ticket (preferred)
• Working in Confined Space
• Current White Card

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand.
• Marine industry experience (highly regarded).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Experience maintaining marine vessels, heavy equipment and crawler cranes (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, support and develop other tradespeople.
• Ability to coordinate daily work activities and maintain workflow priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

At PMG, we value quality workmanship, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established and respected marine contractor operating across a diverse range of industries.

Please note: This is a Townsville-based permanent position. While project opportunities arise throughout the year, applicants seeking project-only, FIFO or short-term contract work may not be suitable for this role.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with variety, challenge and the chance to work with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you.