Leading Hand - 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

At Penske, we don't just keep vehicles moving, we keep industries running. Due to continued growth, we're seeking an experienced Leading Hand - On Highway to join our Townsville team and play a key role in leading workshop operations while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day delivery of quality service and repairs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician ready to step into a leadership role or an existing Leading Hand looking to further their career with a recognised industry leader.

About the Role

Reporting to the On Highway Supervisor, you will:

• 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 focused on continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Diesel or Mechanical Technology
• Proven experience within the heavy vehicle, engine or transport industry
• Strong technical knowledge of Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission and MTU products highly regarded
• Previous leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to motivate and develop a high‑performing team
• Sound understanding of workshop productivity and financial performance measures.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.