Workshop Foreman

RGIT Australia; Bowral; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Wages

Overtime available

Monthly performance incentives

Staff discounts on John Deere parts

Job summary

Hutcheon & Pearce is seeking a hands-on Workshop Foreman for our Bowral dealership in the Southern Highlands. You will lead a high-performing workshop team, balance hands-on repair work (about 70%) with overseeing operations (about 30%), and ensure safe, high-quality service to a diverse customer base on agricultural and construction machinery.

You will mentor technicians and apprentices, coordinate daily activities, improve workflow, and support customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workshop team to deliver safe, efficient repairs.
• Coordinate day-to-day workshop activities and priorities.
• Perform servicing and maintenance on agricultural/construction machinery.
• Diagnose faults using John Deere tools and provide solutions.
• Review job cards and ensure accurate documentation and billing.
• Address customer concerns and liaise with Service Manager as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics

Tools

John Deere diagnostic tools

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Workshop Foreman to join our Bowral dealership. Nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands, Bowral offers a fantastic lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and deep agricultural roots.

If you're passionate about leading a team and being hands on, this could be the perfect next step in your career. As Workshop Foreman, you'll lead a high-performing workshop team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and providing exceptional customer service to our diverse customer base.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys a mix of leadership and practical mobile equipment repairs, servicing and pre-deliveries. You'll spend around 70% of your time on the tools and 30% overseeing workshop operations, supporting technicians, coordinating priorities, and keeping the day-to-day running smoothly. One minute you'll be in the workshop, the next out in the field, solving problems and supporting customers.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and take pride in leading by example, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be:

• Supporting the Service Manager in training, mentoring, and developing technicians and apprentices of all experience levels to build a high-performing team
• Coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, servicing, and repair work to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and revenue.
• Performing servicing, repairs, and maintenance on agricultural and construction machinery.
• Diagnosing, interpreting and resolving machine faults with precision using John Deere diagnostic tools.
• Reviewing and finalising job cards to ensure accurate documentation.
• Managing customer concerns, address complaints and accelerate issues to the Service Manager where required.

You’ll bring:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanics
• Proven leadership experience, with a passion for coaching and developing teams
• 5+ years' service experience and strong technical expertise
• A resilient, organised approach to work
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Experience in agriculture and/or with John Deere equipment is an advantage, but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Above Award Wages plus overtime available, especially during peak seasons
• Monthly performance incentives – because great work deserves recognition
• Staff discounts on John Deere parts, products, toys, and merchandise

At Hutcheon & Pearce, we're proud of our strong team culture, where people support one another, take ownership, and work together to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and communities.

Hutcheon & Pearce, the largest Australian family-owned John Deere dealership, with a rich history, spanning over 70 years across NSW. We proudly operate out of 20 locations and are committed to providing quality service in the Construction / Forestry / Agricultural / Lifestyle industry. As a leading provider of John Deere equipment, we're committed to providing top-notch equipment, exceptional after-sales support, and outstanding service to our customers.

Resumes are considered upon submission.

Hutcheon & Pearce are an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the communities in which surround us, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life

Company Overview

Hutcheon and Pearce have always been a proud family business. Since 1953, we have grown to more than 560 employees across 20 branches in NSW. As we continue to grow alongside the needs of our customers in the ever-changing agricultural sector, it's important that we find the best people to join our team. Our rule of thumb is simple: hire for attitude and train for skill. If you have the right attitude for our company, we'll train you to become the best of the best. From new apprentices and trainees right through to leadership positions, we offer you the flexibility, support and opportunity to grow your career. You'll notice the difference at Hutcheon and Pearce.