Leading Hand

Lead the Team. Set the Standard. Build Your Future.

TRUCK TECH is looking for a hands-on Leading Hand to lead our Chipping Norton workshop.

This is an opportunity for an experienced heavy vehicle technician to step into a key leadership role within a growing business. You’ll lead from the front, mentor your team, drive workshop performance, and play a major role in building a culture of safety, accountability, and quality.

For the right person, remuneration is negotiable and will reflect your experience, leadership capability, and the value you bring to the team.

A Unique Opportunity to Make Your Mark

This is a unique opportunity to join a workshop entering an exciting new phase of growth and development. As the Leading Hand, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and ways of working within the team.

We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a job card and a toolbox. We want a leader who can bring people together, drive high standards, develop technicians, and help build a workshop environment where accountability, teamwork, and quality workmanship thrive.

If you’ve ever wanted the chance to make a genuine impact and help create a high-performing team, this is that opportunity.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package negotiable for the right person
• Monthly performance bonus linked to workshop efficiency and results
• Permanent full-time position
• Day shift | Monday to Friday
• Modern workshop with up-to-date tooling and diagnostic equipment
• Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a growing national business
• The opportunity to help shape and lead a high-performing team
• Certified Great Place to Work

Your Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop operations
• Mentor and develop apprentices and technicians
• Allocate jobs and manage workflow to maximise productivity
• Support diagnostic and complex repair work
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Drive accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across the workshop
• Lead by example and uphold TRUCK TECH standards

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Extensive experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Previous Leading Hand, Foreman, or supervisory experience
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A commitment to safety, quality, and customer service
• The ability to coach, mentor, and develop others
• Pride in your work and a willingness to uphold high standards

Why TRUCK TECH?

At TRUCK TECH, we keep Australia’s trucks moving — and we do it properly.

We’re a mechanic-led business built by people who understand the trade. We invest in our people, provide opportunities to grow, and create an environment where great technicians can build long-term careers.

Everything we do is guided by 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

If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

Ready to Step Up?

If you’re ready to lead from the front, develop a great team, and make a genuine impact on the future of our Chipping Norton workshop, apply now