Posted 7 months ago
Leadhand - Construction & Forestry
@ Brandt in Canada
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Brandt in Canada is hiring a full-time Leadhand for its Surrey Construction & Forestry branch. The role coordinates and directs the Service department's workload, assigns jobs, guides technicians in diagnosing machine problems, and reviews repair orders. The posting asks for 5+ years as a heavy duty service technician, a journeyman certificate, and ability to work multiple shift patterns.
Responsibilities:
- Assign jobs and work areas to service staff by skill
- Direct technicians and apprentices on machine diagnosis
- Review repair orders for accuracy and completeness
- Inspect and repair special tools
- Advise Shop Foreman or Service Manager on customer complaints
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years as a heavy duty service technician
- Journeyman certificate required
- Ability to work multiple shift patterns
- Ability to lead others
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Lift up to 50 pounds
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman certificate |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Brandt in Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 786 |
Brandt is currently seeking a Leadhand for our Surrey Construction & Forestry branch. This position is responsible for coordinating and directing the workload of the Service department for maximum efficiency and productivity while providing quality repair work; advises makes recommendations to Shop Foreman and Service Manager regarding technician skills and training needed
Who We Are
Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.
Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.
That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Assists with the assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skill and knowledge.
- Assist in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs, and review repair orders for accuracy and completeness
- Directs and assists technicians and apprentices in the diagnosis of machine problems
- Inspects and repairs all special tools; recommends new tooling as required
- Advises Shop Foreman or Service Manager of all customer complaints
- Assists the Shop Foreman or Service Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings
- May fill Shop Foreman’s role in their absence
- May arrange for and participate in reconditioning of used equipment and setup of new equipment
- May approve the release of equipment for delivery to customer
- May assist in providing performance feedback for service technicians and staff to the Service Manager
- Other duties as assigned
What We Look For
- 5+ years’ experience as a heavy duty service technician
- Journeyman certificate required
- Class 1 driver’s license considered an asset
- Forklift license preferred
- Ability to work multiple shift patterns
- Ability to lead others
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and be able to present to groups
- Ability to use standard desktop application
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
- Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.
When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.
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