Leading Hand

Truck & Bus Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Tool allowance

Corporate discounts on health insurance

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A leading Australian transport company is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician in Wingfield, South Australia. The role involves ensuring high-quality service work, supervising a team of Technicians, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a trade certificate and proven experience in heavy vehicle maintenance. Exceptional employee benefits include above award wages, tool allowances, and various corporate discounts. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Heavy Vehicle Technician with required trade certificate or qualification.
• Current HR licence.
• Previous supervision skills or experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all service work is completed to the highest quality standards.
• Complete inspections of work according to service check sheets.
• Maintain workshop area, tools, and equipment to a high standard.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Technician experience

Problem solving skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Trade certificate qualification

Job description

South Central Truck & Bus, 465 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield, South Australia, Australia

Posted Sunday 18 January 2026 at 3:00 pm

About South Central Truck & Bus

South Central Truck and Bus is the sole South Australian distributor for the range of MACK Trucks, UD Trucks and Volvo Truck & Bus range of products.

South Central Truck and Bus is a division of the CMV family‑owned group of companies, a privately owned Australian based company with over 90 years of operation and experience.

We have over 2,000 employees nationally and continue to grow, promoting from within and working with some of the best in the business.

Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect. We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community. Based in Wingfield in a modern premises. We have approximately 100 employees on site. We sell new and used trucks and buses and provide service and parts to our customers.

Join a team that values professionalism, safety, and culture!

South Central Truck & Bus, part of the CMV Group, is seeking a highly experienced technician or a current supervisor/leading hand, who is looking to expand and deepen their knowledge by supervising our dedicated team of Technicians based at Wingfield.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Above award wages, available overtime
• Tool allowance, uniforms and PPE
• Work with industry leading brands and a national company
• Be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team within a growing and secure business
• Build a successful career by being a part of the CMV Group of companies
• Exceptional employee benefits include corporate discounts on health and life insurance programs, FREE tool insurance and yearly invites to the Group annual dinner and Christmas functions.
• CMV Care & Peer Support Program for your wellbeing
• Community involvement through CMV Foundation

About the Role

• Ensure all service work is completed to the highest quality standards, fully and efficiently the first time
• Ensure technicians produce clear and concise reports detailing all work carried out
• Complete inspections of work in accordance with the service check sheet
• Ensure that the workshop area, tools and equipment are cleaned and maintained to a high standard at all times
• Work as part of a team to maintain company standards for productivity, technician efficiency and recovery rates
• Practice and promote all OHS regulations ensuring standard operating procedures are adhered to

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Heavy Vehicle Technician with required trade certificate / qualification
• Previous supervision skills / experience an advantage
• Current HR licence
• High level of problem solving / diagnostic skills
• Excellent ability to impart acquired knowledge to both technicians and apprentices
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail with a customer focus

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site.

Please note: By clicking Apply now, you will be directed to the company’s career site to create an account or to sign in and finalise your application. Thank you for completing this short process.