• 9 Day Fortnight
• Orange NSW 2800
• Industry leading hourly rates, base hourly rates at $52.08 plus opportunities for overtime that incur additional penalty rates
• Opportunities to work across regional NSW, including the Riverina, Central West and North West NSW
• The security of working on a long term project that is contracted through to the first quarter of 2032
• Strong Team culture
• Diverse, challenging and rewarding role

UGL Regional Linx operate and maintain the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN).
UGL Regional Linx are currently looking for a Leading Hand to join our Track Team based in Orange, NSW. The Leading Hand performs an integral role within our business as they are responsible for coordinating on site teams to deliver works in accordance with plans, standards and specifications whilst implementing and managing site safety. This role will be working on a 9 day fortnight pattern, with working away from home requirements from time to time.
Your role as a Leading Hand:
As a Leading Hand you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the rail network by managing teams on site to ensure the condition of the track infrastructure is fit for purpose and safe for train operations. Leading Hands are responsible for coordinating work and ensuring the are seeking a Leading Hand team(s) achieve the daily preventative and corrective maintenance objectives.

About you

• Team oriented, accountable and results driven.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Proactively identifies and analyses risks and opportunities within the team.
• Sets and role models the behavioural standards within the team.
• Actively promotes the values and leads by example in the team.
• Ability to manage the team in a way that drives performance and ensures safety is held at the highest priority.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and utilise new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process information and technology.
• Available to be on call

Your Experience

• National competencies and previous experience in Track Maintenance (essential)
• Track Examination competencies (Track Certifier)
• Protection Officer
• Track Vehicle Operator (Operate Hi-rail Vehicle) and Track Machine Operator
• Rail Welding (desirable)
• Excavator Operator (desirable)
• Hold a current RIW card
• White card
• Class C Driver’s licence essential (HR or HC preferred)
• Two to five years’ experience in a similar role in the rail industry (desirable)
• Strong rail maintenance background and technical understanding.
• Intermediate computer literacy skills.
• Frontline Management qualifications and experience (desirable)

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Flexible working arrangements including a nine day fortnight
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

About Us
UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Discipline

: Leading Hand

Primary Location

: Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West

Work Type

: Full-time