Job Description

Workshop Foreman | Leading Hand | Senior Diesel Technician

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Shepparton, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

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Workshop Foreman – Heavy Vehicle / Diesel

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Workshop Foreman | Leading Hand | Senior Diesel Technician

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Shepparton, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

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Lead the Workshop | State-of-the-Art Facility | Strong Remuneration + Career Opportunity

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About Us

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Hartwigs Trucks is a family-owned and operated heavy vehicle dealership group with over 100 years of history servicing the Australian transport industry.

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Established in 1923, Hartwigs has grown through five generations of the Hartwig family and today operates dealerships in Shepparton, VIC and Queanbeyan, NSW.

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Our Shepparton dealership represents and supports a diverse range of leading heavy vehicle brands including Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, Detroit, FOTON Trucks and FAW Trucks.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to take a key leadership role within our busy Shepparton workshop.

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This is a permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or highly capable Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician looking to take the next step in their career.

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Working within one of the largest and most modern heavy vehicle workshop facilities in the Goulburn Valley, you will take a hands-on role in driving workshop efficiency, productivity and quality, while providing technical leadership and mentoring our team of technicians and apprentices.

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What We Offer

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- Strong remuneration package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role
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- 38 hours per week + penalty rate overtime where applicable
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- Secure, permanent position within a 100+ year Australian family-owned dealership group
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- Work across a diverse range of American, European and Asian heavy vehicle brands
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- Large state-of-the-art heavy vehicle workshop with overhead crane, B-double length service pit, heavy vehicle hoists, OEM tooling and advanced diagnostic equipment
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- Ongoing OEM manufacturer technical training and support
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- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of workshop performance and efficiency
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- Lead, mentor and develop a team of qualified technicians and apprentices
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- Robust support from experienced Service, Parts and dealership management teams
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- Ongoing career development and career progression opportunities
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The Role

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As Workshop Foreman,



you will take a hands-on leadership role on the workshop floor, helping ensure work moves through the workshop safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

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A key focus of this position will be improving workshop productivity and efficiency through effective job allocation, technical support, communication and supervision.

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You will act as a senior technical resource for the workshop while helping develop the skills and capabilities of the technicians and apprentices around you.

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This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the performance of the workshop — not simply supervise it.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Coordinate and oversee day-to-day workshop operations
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- Allocate work effectively across technicians and apprentices based on workload, skills and priorities
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- Drive improvements in workshop efficiency, productivity and job flow
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- Monitor job progress and assist in keeping repairs and servicing on schedule
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- Provide technical guidance and diagnostic support on complex repairs
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- Mentor, coach and develop apprentices and technicians
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- Assist technicians with fault finding, diagnostics and repair methodology
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- Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control and safety
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- Work closely with Service Advisors, Parts and management to minimise delays and keep jobs progressing
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- Identify and implement practical opportunities to improve workshop processes and utilisation
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- Ensure work is completed in accordance with manufacturer, dealership and safety standards
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- Help maintain a positive, professional and accountable workshop culture
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- Remain hands-on when required to support the team and keep work moving
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About You

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We are looking for someone who knows heavy vehicles, understands how an efficient workshop should operate and enjoys helping a team perform at its best.

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Ideally, you will have:

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- Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic / Truck Mechanic
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- Strong experience with heavy vehicles, diesel engines and transport equipment




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- Previous experience as a Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Technician
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- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
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- Sound understanding of workshop workflow, productivity and job management
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- Ability to lead, mentor and develop technicians and apprentices
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- Strong organisational and communication skills
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- A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
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- High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
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- Ability to work effectively with Service Advisors, Parts personnel and management
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- A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality
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We would also welcome applications from highly experienced Senior Heavy Vehicle Technicians or Leading Hands ready to take the next step into a Workshop Foreman position.

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Desirable Licences & Experience

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- HR, HC or MC licence
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- VIC Roadworthy Vehicle Tester licence
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- Automotive A/C licence
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- Auto-Electrical qualification or experience
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- Previous OEM dealership experience
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- Experience with American, European and/or Asian heavy vehicles
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- Previous supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience
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These are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

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A Workshop Built for Heavy Vehicles

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Our Shepparton dealership provides the setting, equipment and support required to run a professional heavy vehicle workshop properly.

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The facility includes:

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- B-double length service pit
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- Heavy vehicle hoists
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- Overhead crane
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- OEM specialist tooling
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- Advanced diagnostic equipment
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- Large, modern workshop bays
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- Dedicated Parts and Service support
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You'll have the facilities and equipment behind you to focus on what matters — getting work through the workshop efficiently, maintaining high standards and developing a strong team.

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Location & Conditions

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- Based at our Shepparton, VIC dealership
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- Permanent full-time position
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- 38-hour standard working week
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- Overtime available where required
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- Occasional breakdown and off-site support as required
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Ready to Lead the Workshop?

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If you're an experienced Workshop Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for an opportunity to step up, take greater ownership and help drive the performance of a modern heavy vehicle workshop, we'd like to hear from you.

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📌 Heavy Vehicle Workshop Foreman (Shepparton)
🏢 Hartwigs Trucks
📍 Shepparton