Leading Hand / Workshop Foreman

Truck Tech; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 115k+

Monthly bonus

No weekend roster

Permanent full-time

Career progression

Great Place To Work

Job summary

Truck Tech in Beresfield, NSW, is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Leading Hand to join our workshop. You’ll lead a team on the floor while staying hands-on when needed.

You will coordinate jobs, keep work on schedule, and provide technical fault-finding support. We value reliability, safety and hands-on leadership.

The role offers a base from $115K, uncapped monthly bonus, Monday–Friday day shift, permanent full-time, and real career progression in a mechanic-led business.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Strong heavy vehicle servicing, repair and diagnostic experience.
• Leading Hand, Foreman, Supervisor or Senior Technician experience.
• Strong technical and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Current driver's licence.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting technicians on the floor.
• Coordinating jobs and workshop workflow.
• Keeping jobs on schedule.
• Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance.
• Jumping on the tools when required.
• Maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Supporting apprentices and less experienced technicians.
• Keeping workshop management updated on jobs and priorities.
• Holding the team accountable and getting things done.

Skills

Leading Hand

Foreman

Senior Technician

Fault finding

Communication

Driver's licence

Australian working rights

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

TRUCK TECH is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Leading Hand to join our Beresfield workshop.

We’re looking for someone who knows heavy vehicles, can lead a team and isn’t afraid to get on the tools when needed.

If you’re already a Leading Hand, Foreman or Workshop Supervisor — or you’re a strong Senior Technician ready to step up — we want to hear from you.

TRUCK TECH is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Leading Hand to join our Beresfield workshop.

We’re looking for someone who knows heavy vehicles, can lead a team and isn’t afraid to get on the tools when needed.

If you’re already a Leading Hand, Foreman or Workshop Supervisor — or you’re a strong Senior Technician ready to step up — we want to hear from you.

What’s On Offer?

• From $115K base + super

• Uncapped monthly performance bonus

• We pay for experience $$$

• Monday to Friday day shift

• Permanent full-time role

• No weekend roster

• Hands‑on leadership position

• Quality tooling and equipment

• Ongoing training and development

• Genuine career progression

• Certified Great Place To Work®

• Mechanic-led business that understands the trade

The Role

You’ll work alongside the team and help keep the workshop running properly.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting technicians on the floor

• Coordinating jobs and workshop workflow

• Keeping jobs on schedule

• Providing technical support and fault‑finding assistance

• Jumping on the tools when required

• Maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards

• Supporting apprentices and less experienced technicians

• Keeping workshop management updated on jobs and priorities

• Holding the team accountable and getting things done

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent

• Strong heavy vehicle servicing, repair and diagnostic experience

• Leading Hand, Foreman, Supervisor or Senior Technician experience

• Strong technical and fault‑finding skills

• Good communication and leadership skills

• Current driver’s licence

• Full Australian working rights

• Someone reliable who takes ownership and follows through

Want More Responsibility?

If you’re a good mechanic who’s ready for more than just getting handed the next job, this is your opportunity.

More responsibility. More ownership. More money.

Bring your experience and help us run a strong workshop.

Our Values

• Don’t F%&@! the Customer

• Safe work, safe mind, safe community

• Blameless Problem Solving

• Say it. Do it. No BS.

• Embrace the adventure.