Workshop Manager / Assistant Branch Manager / 2IC

TRUCK TECH is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Chipping Norton workshop.

If you’re currently a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Foreman, Assistant Branch Manager or Leading Hand and ready for more ownership, this could be your next move.

You’ll be responsible for keeping the workshop moving — leading technicians, managing workflow, driving productivity and making sure every job leaves the workshop at the standard our customers expect.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• $130K+ base salary – negotiable for the right experience

• Monthly performance incentives

• Monday to Friday day shift

• Permanent full-time position

• Genuine ownership and autonomy

• Support from an experienced Branch Manager and leadership team

• Modern heavy vehicle workshop

• Career progression as TRUCK TECH continues to grow

• Mechanic-led business that understands the trade

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll take responsibility for the performance of the workshop floor.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting technicians and apprentices

• Planning daily workflow and allocating jobs

• Driving productivity and keeping jobs on schedule

• Monitoring job progress and workshop performance

• Identifying roadblocks and getting them resolved quickly

• Working closely with Service and Parts to minimise downtime

• Maintaining strong safety, quality and compliance standards

• Coaching and developing your workshop team

• Managing subcontractors, vehicle movements and workshop logistics

• Supporting the Branch Manager with overall branch performance

• Taking ownership when things need to get done

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You know heavy vehicles and you know how to lead a workshop team.

You may already be running a workshop, or you could be an experienced Workshop Supervisor, Foreman, Leading Hand or Assistant Branch Manager ready to take the next step.

You’ll need:

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology – essential

• Pre-existing full Australian work rights – essential

• Strong heavy vehicle mechanical experience

• Previous workshop leadership or supervisory experience

• Confidence managing and developing technicians

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• Ability to drive productivity and accountability

• Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong communication skills

• HR or HC Licence highly regarded

BUILT BY MECHANICS. LED BY PEOPLE WHO GET IT.

TRUCK TECH is one of Australia’s fastest-growing heavy vehicle maintenance businesses.

We were built by qualified diesel mechanics, so we understand the realities of running a busy workshop. We’re continuing to grow, invest in our people and create opportunities for strong leaders who want to build something with us.

OUR VALUES

1. DON’T F%&@! THE CUSTOMER

2. SAFE WORK, SAFE MIND, SAFE COMMUNITY

3. BLAMELESS PROBLEM SOLVING

4. SAY IT. DO IT. NO BS

5. EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE.

YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you’ve got the heavy vehicle experience and leadership skills to take ownership of a high-performing workshop, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join TRUCK TECH at Chipping Norton.