Rides Mechanical Leading Hand
$52.95 hour | Full Time
Wet’n’Wild, Oxenford, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Assist in supervising the Maintenance team members at Wet’n’Wild. You’ll dive into the action by providing technical support for rides, attractions, plant and equipment. You will also organize administration and maintenance of repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Ready to make waves behind the scenes? Here’s how you’ll keep the good times rolling. You’ll:
• Ensure Tradespersons are scheduled to complete tasks and department is running to maximize efficiency
• Organize the shift roster to ensure suitable coverage
• Organize PM inspections and maintenance and coordinate repairs
• Actively look for ways to improve current processes and procedures
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner
What We’re Looking For:
Support the team in delivering unforgettable experiences every day. You’ll bring:
• Mechanical Trade Certificate required
• Self organization, problem solving and time management skills with excellent communication, delegation and leadership skills with a strong focus on quality control
• Strong focus and sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Proven mechanical aptitude essential
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) license an advantage
• Ability to work at heights and forklift license essential
• Basic electrical safety awareness and understanding
• Welding and fabrication skills would be highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of rides and attractions and VRTP maintenance procedures/policies
• Strong understanding of effective rostering and labour management
• Manual Driver’s license required
• Knowledge of CMMS software highly desirable.
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
