LeadingHand-Mechanical

# **Primary Location** QLD - Fortitude Valley - Kingsgate # **Job Description Summary** An exciting Opportunity has arisen for a Leading Hand Mechanical to join Service Stream’s growing Urban Utilities MECS team in Brisbane, contributing to the maintenance and operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure # **About the Role** **About Service Stream** Join a national, multi-disciplinary company that offers a positive work environment focused on growth, support, and future opportunities. This role provides the chance to be part of a new contract from the outset, helping to establish new ways of working. Enjoy competitive remuneration under an enterprise bargaining agreement, along with a range of employee benefits. Open to candidates nationwide — relocation assistance available for top talent. **About the role** Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking a Leading Hand (Mechanical) to join our Brisbane team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Leading Hand will supervise and support a small team of mechanical fitters and trades in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of treatment and distribution systems while delivering minor works projects as required to maintain critical community services. Key responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities, leading high-risk works, overseeing quality assurance, and providing technical and planning support to engineers and operations teams. The Leading Hand will promote safety and continuous HSE improvement, assist with estimating and subcontractor engagement, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The position also supports leadership development through shadowing and higher duties, encourages team ownership and accountability, and mentors’ apprentices while championing Service Stream’s values of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. **Skills and qualifications** *