Hydraulic Fitment Team Leader

Big Chief Hire; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to run the Final Fitment Hydraulic and Plating Section, on-site full-time. You will lead a small team of fitters and apprentices, oversee hydraulic and mechanical fitment on truck chassis, and drive high-quality builds.

You will ensure ADR compliance, OEM guidelines and QA standards, conduct inspections and sign-offs, read drawings and hydraulic schematics, and foster safety, efficiency and continuous improvement within the

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Diesel Fitter or Mechanical Fitter.
• Strong experience with hydraulic systems and truck body fitment.
• Proven leadership capability in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of fitters and apprentices.
• Oversee mechanical and hydraulic fitment on truck chassis.
• Ensure compliance with ADRs, OEM guidelines and QA standards.
• Conduct inspections, testing and sign-off.
• Drive efficiency, safety and continuous improvement across the section.

Skills

Trade qualification

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Reading drawings

Quality & safety focus

Job description

Northeast Engineering is expanding and seeking a hands‑on Team Leader to run our Final Fitment Hydraulic and Plating Section in Adelaide (on‑site, full‑time), overseeing the critical stage where premium truck bodies and hydraulic systems come together on OEM truck chassis. This role suits a mechanically strong leader who thrives on problem solving, coaching a team, and delivering high‑quality builds, while working on the tools and driving consistent, high‑standard outcomes in a growing business

WhatYou’ll Lead

Our Final Fitment teamcompletes the installation and hydraulic integration of:

• Cranetrucks
• Hooklifts
• Skiploaders
• Chassispreparation for body mounting

You’ll coordinateworkflow, support the team with technical challenges, and ensure every buildleaves the workshop safe, compliant, and finished to a high standard.

WhatYou’ll Be Doing

• Leadingand mentoring a small team of fitters and apprentices
• Overseeingmechanical and hydraulic fitment on truck chassis
• Ensuringcompliance with ADRs, OEM guidelines, and internal QA standards
• Conductinginspections, testing, and sign‑off
• Drivingefficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across the section

What YouBring

• Tradequalification (Heavy Vehicle, Diesel Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, etc.)
• Strongexperience with hydraulic systems and truck body fitment
• Provenleadership capability in a workshop or manufacturing environment
• Abilityto read drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Acommitment to quality, safety, and teamwork

Bonus points forcrane/PTO experience, forklift/dogging tickets, or exposure to lean/5S.

About Us

Established in 1995, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award‑winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include an Engineering and Manufacturing division, Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high‑performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second‑to‑none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre‑employment checks, such as a Work Entitlements Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre‑Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

PLEASE NOTE - Work location is Burton, South Australia