Heavy Vehicle Workshop Foreman

Hartwigs Trucks; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong remuneration package

38 hours per week

Permanent full-time position

Brand variety across American, EU & AS

OEM training and development

Job summary

Hartwigs Trucks in Shepparton, VIC is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman/Leading Hand or Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician to lead our busy workshop. You will manage day-to-day operations, allocate work, mentor technicians and apprentices, and drive productivity while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role offers a strong remuneration package, a 38-hour week, and genuine career progression within a long-established family-owned dealership group representing American, European and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic / Truck Mechanic
• Strong experience with heavy vehicles, diesel engines and transport equipment
• Previous experience as a Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Technician
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Sound understanding of workshop workflow, productivity and job management
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop technicians and apprentices
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with Service Advisors, Parts personnel and management
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day workshop operations
• Allocate work effectively across technicians and apprentices based on workload, skills and priorities
• Drive improvements in workshop efficiency, productivity and job flow
• Monitor job progress and assist in keeping repairs and servicing on schedule
• Provide technical guidance and diagnostic support on complex repairs
• Mentor, coach and develop apprentices and technicians
• Assist technicians with fault finding, diagnostics and repair methodology
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control and safety
• Work closely with Service Advisors, Parts and management to minimise delays and keep jobs progressing
• Identify and implement practical opportunities to improve workshop processes and utilisation
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with manufacturer, dealership and safety standards
• Help maintain a positive, professional and accountable workshop culture
• Remain hands-on when required to support the team and keep work moving

Skills

Heavy vehicles

Leadership

Diagnostics

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Trade qualification as Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic/Truck Mechanic

Tools

HR licence

HC/MC licence

A/C licence

OEM tooling

Job description

Workshop Foreman | Leading Hand | Senior Diesel Technician

Shepparton, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

Workshop Foreman – Heavy Vehicle / Diesel

Workshop Foreman | Leading Hand | Senior Diesel Technician

Shepparton, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

Lead the Workshop | State-of-the-Art Facility | Strong Remuneration + Career Opportunity

About Us

Hartwigs Trucks is a family-owned and operated heavy vehicle dealership group with over 100 years of history servicing the Australian transport industry.

Established in 1923, Hartwigs has grown through five generations of the Hartwig family and today operates dealerships in Shepparton, VIC and Queanbeyan, NSW.

Our Shepparton dealership represents and supports a diverse range of leading heavy vehicle brands including Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, Detroit, FOTON Trucks and FAW Trucks.

We are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to take a key leadership role within our busy Shepparton workshop.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or highly capable Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician looking to take the next step in their career.

Working within one of the largest and most modern heavy vehicle workshop facilities in the Goulburn Valley, you will take a hands-on role in driving workshop efficiency, productivity and quality, while providing technical leadership and mentoring our team of technicians and apprentices.

What We Offer

• Strong remuneration package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role

• 38 hours per week + penalty rate overtime where applicable

• Secure, permanent position within a 100+ year Australian family-owned dealership group

• Work across a diverse range of American, European and Asian heavy vehicle brands

• Large state-of-the-art heavy vehicle workshop with overhead crane, B-double length service pit, heavy vehicle hoists, OEM tooling and advanced diagnostic equipment

• Ongoing OEM manufacturer technical training and support

• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of workshop performance and efficiency

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of qualified technicians and apprentices

• Strong support from experienced Service, Parts and dealership management teams

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

The Role

As Workshop Foreman, you will take a hands-on leadership role on the workshop floor, helping ensure work moves through the workshop safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

A key focus of this position will be improving workshop productivity and efficiency through effective job allocation, technical support, communication and supervision.

You will act as a senior technical resource for the workshop while helping develop the skills and capabilities of the technicians and apprentices around you.

This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the performance of the workshop — not simply supervise it.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day workshop operations

• Allocate work effectively across technicians and apprentices based on workload, skills and priorities

• Drive improvements in workshop efficiency, productivity and job flow

• Monitor job progress and assist in keeping repairs and servicing on schedule

• Provide technical guidance and diagnostic support on complex repairs

• Mentor, coach and develop apprentices and technicians

• Assist technicians with fault finding, diagnostics and repair methodology

• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control and safety

• Work closely with Service Advisors, Parts and management to minimise delays and keep jobs progressing

• Identify and implement practical opportunities to improve workshop processes and utilisation

• Ensure work is completed in accordance with manufacturer, dealership and safety standards

• Help maintain a positive, professional and accountable workshop culture

• Remain hands-on when required to support the team and keep work moving

About You

We are looking for someone who knows heavy vehicles, understands how an efficient workshop should operate and enjoys helping a team perform at its best.

Ideally, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic / Truck Mechanic

• Strong experience with heavy vehicles, diesel engines and transport equipment

• Previous experience as a Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Technician

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability

• Sound understanding of workshop workflow, productivity and job management

• Ability to lead, mentor and develop technicians and apprentices

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving

• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively with Service Advisors, Parts personnel and management

• A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality

We would also welcome applications from highly experienced Senior Heavy Vehicle Technicians or Leading Hands ready to take the next step into a Workshop Foreman position.

Desirable Licences & Experience

• HR, HC or MC licence

• VIC Roadworthy Vehicle Tester licence

• Automotive A/C licence

• Auto-Electrical qualification or experience

• Previous OEM dealership experience

• Experience with American, European and/or Asian heavy vehicles

• Previous supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience

These are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

A Workshop Built for Heavy Vehicles

Our Shepparton dealership provides the environment, equipment and support required to run a professional heavy vehicle workshop properly.

The facility includes:

• B-double length service pit

• Heavy vehicle hoists

• Overhead crane

• OEM specialist tooling

• Advanced diagnostic equipment

• Large, modern workshop bays

• Dedicated Parts and Service support

You’ll have the facilities and equipment behind you to focus on what matters — getting work through the workshop efficiently, maintaining high standards and developing a strong team.

Location & Conditions

• Based at our Shepparton, VIC dealership

• Permanent full-time position

• 38-hour standard working week

• Overtime available where required

• Occasional breakdown and off-site support as required

Ready to Lead the Workshop?

If you're an experienced Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for an opportunity to step up, take greater ownership and help drive the performance of a modern heavy vehicle workshop, we'd like to hear from you.