Lead Workshop Foreman - Heavy Vehicles & Safety

Big Chief Hire; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art workshop

Career growth opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Stable long-term role

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group in Australia is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead a team of heavy vehicle technicians across servicing, repairs and maintenance of trucks and commercial vehicles. You will allocate work, guide technicians and ensure quality, safety and timely completion of tasks.

The role requires a trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or dual trade, with proven leadership experience and strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Senior technician or workshop foreman experience.
• Proven leadership and staff mentoring ability.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensuring all work aligns with job cards, manufacturer standards, and timeframes
• Coordinating parts requirements with Parts and Service teams
• Reviewing and approving completed work and documentation
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices
• Driving a strong safety culture and WHS compliance

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Northeast Auto Group in Australia is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead a team of heavy vehicle technicians across servicing, repairs and maintenance of trucks and commercial vehicles. You will allocate work, guide technicians and ensure quality, safety and timely completion of tasks.

The role requires a trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or dual trade, with proven leadership experience and strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.