Lead Hand Mechanic: Heavy Vehicles & Tech Team Leader

Paccar Inc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KENWORTH DAF Melbourne is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician to move into a Leading Hand role in the workshop. You will guide technicians and apprentices, oversee daily operations, and ensure work is completed to the highest standards with safety and customer focus at the core.

You will report to the Workshop Supervisor, drive efficiency, and foster a collaborative culture while maintaining compliance and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Certificate III or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in heavy vehicle, truck or diesel engine maintenance and repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and mentor technicians and apprentices.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-focused with a commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Supervisor in coordinating daily workshop activities and workflow.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to technicians and apprentices.
• Allocate work effectively to ensure productivity, quality and customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and compliance.
• Assist with diagnosing complex vehicle repairs and provide technical support to the team.
• Conduct vehicle road tests where required to support accurate diagnosis and repairs.
• Ensure workshop equipment and tooling are maintained and operating effectively.
• Promote safe work practices and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workshop efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Support the achievement of operational, financial and customer service objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Diagnostics

Safety focus

Communication

Education

Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Auto-IT / workshop management

Job description

KENWORTH DAF Melbourne is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician to move into a Leading Hand role in the workshop. You will guide technicians and apprentices, oversee daily operations, and ensure work is completed to the highest standards with safety and customer focus at the core.

You will report to the Workshop Supervisor, drive efficiency, and foster a collaborative culture while maintaining compliance and quality workmanship.