Workshop Foreman

Northeast Auto Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure, long term role with career成长

New state of the art workshop and the

Competitive salary package and OT

Expanding SA owned business

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group is seeking a Senior Workshop Lead in Adelaide to head the Iveco department. You will supervise daily workshop operations, allocate jobs, and guide technicians and apprentices to deliver high-quality servicing and repairs for trucks and commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating parts, reviewing work, and upholding safety standards and WHS compliance in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Experience as senior technician, leading hand, or workshop foreman.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• HR license advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, job allocation, and workflow planning.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and apprentices.
• Diagnose complex mechanical faults and assist with repairs.
• Ensure work aligns with job cards, manufacturer standards, and timeframes.
• Coordinate parts requirements and liaise with Parts and Service teams.
• Review and approve completed work and documentation.
• Mentor technicians and apprentices.
• Driving a strong safety culture and WHS compliance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Diagnostics

Planning

Education

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Join our Northeast Iveco department and play a key role in driving daily workshop operations by leading a team of heavy vehicle technicians, managing workflow, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency across all truck and commercial vehicle servicing, repairs, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Overseeing daily workshop operations, job allocation, and workflow planning
• Providing technical guidance and support to technicians and apprentices
• Diagnosing complex mechanical and technical faults and assisting with repairs where required
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with job cards, manufacturer standards, and timeframes
• Coordinating parts requirements and liaising with Parts and Service teams
• Reviewing and approving completed work and associated documentation
• Mentoring and developing technicians and apprentices
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with WHS requirements

About You

• A recognised trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (dual trade advantageous)
• Proven experience in a senior technician, leading hand, or workshop foreman role
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Advanced diagnostic and technical capability across heavy vehicles and machinery
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• A current driver’s licence (HR licence advantageous)

What We Can Offer You

• Secure, long term role with career growth opportunities
• New, state of the art workshop and the latest technology
• Competitive salary package and overtime opportunities
• Expanding infrastructure and growing SA owned business
• Supportive team environment

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

Respectfully, no agencies please.