Lead Heavy Vehicle Workshop Technician - On Highway

Penske Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Job summary

Penske Australia in Townsville is seeking an experienced Leading Hand - On Highway to lead workshop operations while remaining hands-on with quality service and repairs. Reporting to the On Highway Supervisor, you will drive safety, efficiency and teamwork across the workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician ready to step into a leadership role or an existing Leading Hand aiming to progress within a global transport solutions leader.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Diesel or Mechanical Technology.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, MTU products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily workshop activities.
• Allocate repair and maintenance work to technicians.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to workshop staff.
• Support productivity, safety, quality and customer service outcomes.
• Assist with workshop scheduling to meet customer deadlines.
• Liaise with Service Advisors and Parts teams to ensure smooth job completion.
• Perform hands-on diagnostic, repair and overhaul work when required.
• Drive a positive, safety-focused workshop culture with continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Time management

Hands-on diagnostic work

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Diesel or Mechanical Technology

Tools

Detroit Diesel

Allison Transmission

MTU products

Job description

Penske Australia in Townsville is seeking an experienced Leading Hand - On Highway to lead workshop operations while remaining hands-on with quality service and repairs. Reporting to the On Highway Supervisor, you will drive safety, efficiency and teamwork across the workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician ready to step into a leadership role or an existing Leading Hand aiming to progress within a global transport solutions leader.