Leading Hand - Mackay

Location: Mackay, Queensland AU

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Job Number: 690

External Description:

  • Work across Mackay while enjoying the benefit of being home every night.
  • Permanent full-time role plus a fully maintained company vehicle
  • Are you ready to make your Mark?

Ready to step up and run the crew? Or are you an experienced Leading Hand looking for a new home that actually backs you?

BildGroup is all about helping you fulfill your potential in a place that inspires you to bring your best, supports your journey every step of the way and cares about you.  How will you make your mark?

BildGroup’s Urban Division is securing major projects across the region, and we need a strong, site-savvy Leading Hand to drive our crews. If you know how to read a plan, run a safe site, and get the best out of your team, we want you leading from the front.

What’s in it for You?

  • Local Work, Great Lifestyle: No grueling FIFO rosters. Work across Mackay while enjoying the benefit of being home every night.
  • Real Career Progression: We don't want you to be a Leading Hand forever. We provide clear mentoring and training pathways to step up into Foreman and Site Supervisor roles.
  • Job Security: Forget project-to-project contract hopping. Enjoy the absolute peace of mind that comes with a permanent contract, full leave entitlements, and a massive pipeline of upcoming work.
  • Top-Tier Projects: Take ownership of premier urban projects, including complex subdivisions, roadworks, and bulk earthworks.
  • A Culture of Respect: Join a management team that listens to the guys on the ground. We value safety, quality, and a no-nonsense approach to getting the job done.

The Role Available

As our Leading Hand, you are the crucial link between the Site Supervisor and the crew. You won't just be pointing fingers; you’ll be hands-on and heavily involved in:

  • Leading daily pre-starts and toolbox talks to ensure everyone is across the day’s targets and safety requirements.
  • Interpreting construction plans and coordinating plant, labour, and materials to keep the job moving efficiently.
  • Working closely with operators, pipelayers, and labourers to ensure work is completed to quality standards.
  • Championing site safety, ensuring compliance, and actively identifying and mitigating hazards.
  • Mentoring junior crew members and keeping team morale high.

What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive hands-on experience in civil construction (subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, or roadworks)
  • Previous experience as a Leading Hand, or you are a highly experienced senior operator/pipelayer who is ready to take the next step
  • The ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and plans.
  • A Construction Induction White Card and a current Driver’s License. (First Aid, CPR, and machinery VOCs are highly regarded).
  • A problem-solver with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a zero-compromise approach to safety.

Ready to take the next step? Click Apply, and a member of our Talent Team will be in touch to discuss!

BildGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We also encourage Veterans to apply.

Job Number: 402

Talent Pool / Marketing Title: Leading Hand - Mackay

Location_formattedLocationLong: Mackay, Queensland AU