Jack McKechnie
Quakers Hill,NSW
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong mechanical aptitude and proven leadership experience at Allcott Hire. Expert in logistics and equipment readiness management, delivering exceptional client support and resolving issues efficiently. Committed to safety and compliance, consistently ensuring operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hire Controller
Allcott Hire
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of daily hire bookings and customer accounts.
- Coordinate the allocation, scheduling, and turnaround of plant, tools, and machinery.
- Provide face-to-face and phone support to trade clients, builders, and civil companies.
- Inspect and test equipment before and after hire to ensure safety, compliance, and readiness.
- Prepare hire contracts, job sheets, damage reports, and payment documentation.
- Manage delivery/collection scheduling with drivers and yard staff.
- Identify equipment faults, conduct minor servicing, and report maintenance needs.
- Ensure all equipment meets WHS, operational, and company standards.
- Handle invoicing, payments, quoting, and customer billing enquiries.
- Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally, maintaining strong relationships
Armoured Cavalry Crewman
Australian Army
Townsville
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Operated and crewed the ASLAV in reconnaissance, security, and mobility tasks.
- Conducted daily, weekly mechanical servicing including fluid checks, engine diagnostics, electrical systems, comms gear, turret systems, and driveline inspections.
- Performed fault identification, minor repairs, and maintenance reporting to ensure vehicle readiness and operational safety.
- Executed mounted and dismounted reconnaissance operations, route clearance, surveillance, and battlefield observation tasks.
- Managed weapons systems, including EF88, 9mm, and DFSW systems, ensuring safe operation, cleaning, and readiness.
- Operated military communications equipment, maintaining secure, clear, and disciplined radio communication under pressure.
- Worked effectively within a diverse team aged 18–60 in high-stress, fast-changing environments.
- Completed extended field exercises (2–8 weeks) in harsh conditions, demonstrating resilience, discipline, and leadership.
- Managed stores, equipment accountability, and mission logistics including ammunition, vehicle parts, water, fuel, and rations.
- Conducted battlefield drills, contact reactions, and mounted/dismounted troop manoeuvres.
- Assisted in training new soldiers, demonstrating safety, maintenance procedures, and battle drills.
- Ensured strict compliance with Defence safety, SOPs, and maintenance standards.
Laborer
Hunts Fencing
Nowra, NSW
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated hand and power tools to assemble fencing materials efficiently.
- Assisted team in installing various types of fencing, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule and meet quality requirements.
Education
ROSA -
Bomaderry High School
Bomaderry, NSWSkills
- Strong mechanical aptitude (ASLAV maintenance plant machinery servicing)
- Proven leadership and team coordination in military and civilian roles
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- High-pressure problem solving and disciplined decision-making
- Logistics, scheduling, and equipment readiness management
- Strong safety, compliance, and quality-assurance focus
Certification
- White card
- Forklift licence
- Test and tag licence
- Army First Aid Qualified
- ECSC Qualified
- ASLAV Driver Qualified
Timeline
Hire Controller
Allcott Hire
02.2025 - Current
Armoured Cavalry Crewman
Australian Army
01.2021 - 02.2025
Laborer
Hunts Fencing
01.2020 - 12.2020
ROSA -
Bomaderry High School