Lead Workshop Installations & Field Service Technician - Auto
Lead Workshop Installations & Field Service Technician | Step Up Into a Hands-On Leadership Role
Melbourne VIC | National Travel Full Time | Field Based Role
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Are you a hands-on technician who thrives on variety, loves a good challenge and is ready to lead from the front? This could be the move you've been waiting for.
Join a respected automotive equipment business delivering workshop installations, servicing and major projects across Victoria and right around Australia, no two jobs, and no two postcodes, are ever quite the same.
Step into a leadership role where you're never stuck behind a desk, one day you're installing vehicle hoists, the next you're on a flight interstate to run a major site setup or coordinating a relocation with your crew. With national travel on the cards, you'll take your toolbox to new states, new workshops and new teams, all while building a name for yourself as the leader who gets it done.
Davies Automotive Equipment is committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where people enjoy coming to work. Regular catered toolbox meetings keep everyone connected, safety focused and informed, while the collaborative team culture ensures you'll always have support behind you.
If you've got a mechanical mindset, love being on the tools and can guide a small team to a high standard, this role offers genuine long-term stability, variety and room to grow.
Permanent Full Time Position
Excellent Salary Package + All Travel Expenses Covered
Melbourne Based | National Travel | Career Progression Opportunities
THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Service Technician / Installer Leading Hand to oversee and complete installations, servicing, maintenance and relocations of automotive workshop equipment.
This is a diverse, hands on leadership role that combines technical expertise, site coordination, customer interaction and team leadership.



From new dealership fit outs and major workshop installations through to servicing and equipment relocations, you'll lead projects from start to finish while maintaining the exceptional standards Davies Automotive Equipment is known for.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Install new and existing vehicle hoists
Lead site setups and large scale installation projects
Supervise and support a small team onsite
Relocate workshop equipment and hoists
Service, maintain and repair vehicle hoists
Service wheel and tyre equipment
Collect parts and materials for scheduled works
Manage stock, parts and job readiness
Complete job cards and service documentation
Identify and report additional service opportunities to management
Assist with warehouse and forklift duties when required
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Previous experience within a mechanical, trade or technical service environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on technical ability
Leadership skills with the ability to guide and support a small team
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional, reliable and safety focused approach
DESIRABLE
Medium Rigid Truck Licence
Forklift Licence
Experience with automotive workshop equipment
Clean driving record
ABOUT YOU
You're someone who enjoys getting out on the road, working in different environments and seeing a project come together from start to finish. You thrive in a role that offers variety rather than repetition and take pride in delivering quality workmanship wherever you go.
You're approachable, reliable and lead by example, building solid relationships with customers and supporting your team to achieve outstanding results.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Overnight or multi site travel may be required from time to time
Occasional interstate work (maximum two weeks)
Flexibility to support changing project schedules
Commitment to safe work practices and participation in regular toolbox meetings
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📌 Lead Workshop Installations & Field Service Technician - Auto (Melbourne)
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