Leading Hand

Truck Tech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Uncapped monthly performance bonus

Hands-on leadership role

Modern heavy vehicle workshop

Job summary

Truck Tech in Sydney's Chipping Norton workshop is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to support technicians on the floor, coordinate jobs and keep the workshop moving.

You’ll lead from the front, assist with complex diagnostics, monitor safety and productivity, and mentor apprentices in a hands-on, mechanic-led environment. Day shift, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary plus super. There is also an uncapped monthly performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Strong heavy vehicle servicing, repair and diagnostic experience.
• Previous leading hand or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting technicians on the workshop floor
• Coordinating jobs and keeping workflow moving
• Providing technical support and guidance
• Getting on the tools when needed
• Assisting with complex diagnostics and fault finding
• Monitoring workmanship, productivity and safety
• Supporting and developing apprentices and technicians
• Communicating job progress and priorities with workshop management
• Setting the standard for accountability, teamwork and quality

Skills

Leading team

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Ready to step up, lead a crew and still stay close to the tools?

TRUCK TECH is looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Chipping Norton workshop on day shift.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows trucks, can support a team and knows how to keep a busy workshop moving. You’ll work closely with the Workshop and Branch Manager while being the go-to person for technicians on the floor.

Why Join TRUCK TECH?

• Day shift – Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary + super
• Uncapped monthly performance bonus
• Hands-on leadership role
• Modern heavy vehicle workshop
• Quality tooling and equipment
• Ongoing technical and leadership development
• Genuine career progression
• Mechanic-led business that understands the trade

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting technicians on the workshop floor
• Coordinating jobs and keeping workflow moving
• Providing technical support and guidance
• Getting on the tools when needed
• Assisting with complex diagnostics and fault finding
• Monitoring workmanship, productivity and safety
• Supporting and developing apprentices and technicians
• Communicating job progress and priorities with workshop management
• Setting the standard for accountability, teamwork and quality

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
• Strong heavy vehicle servicing, repair and diagnostic experience
• Previous Leading Hand, Senior Technician, Foreman or supervisory experience preferred
• Confident leading and supporting a team
• Someone who leads from the front and gets things done

  Our Values

  • Don’t F%&@! the Customer
  • Blameless Problem Solving
  • Embrace the adventure.