Machinery and Truck Team Leader

Machinery & Truck Team Leader

J. Mathews Pty Ltd | Lower Light, SA

Lead the Team. Drive the Trucks. Keep the Operation Moving.

If you're the type of person who can step into the driver's seat, solve problems on the run, and earn the respect of a crew by leading from the front, we want to hear from you.

At J. Mathews Pty Ltd, we're a family-owned agricultural services business that specialises in collecting and redistributing poultry litter as high-value organic fertiliser across South Australia. Every day is different, and every kilometre counts. We're looking for an experienced Machinery & Truck Team Leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing hands-on work with practical leadership.

The Role

This is a genuine working leadership position with an 80% field / 20% leadership split.

You'll spend most of your time operating heavy vehicles, assessing farm access, supporting drivers, and ensuring work gets done safely and efficiently. The remainder of your time will be spent coordinating the driving team, managing schedules, overseeing compliance, and working closely with the CEO, workshop, and administration team to keep operations running smoothly.

If you believe respect is earned through action—not titles—you'll fit right in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a team of drivers through practical, hands-on leadership.

• Operate heavy vehicles and machinery during daily operations and peak workloads.

• Build and adjust daily schedules as conditions, breakdowns, and farm programs change.

• Assess farm sites for truck access, turning areas, and operational suitability.

• Coordinate equipment movements to maximise efficiency and minimise unnecessary travel.

• Work closely with customers to confirm delivery times, site access, and operational requirements.

• Liaise with the workshop to schedule servicing and repairs before issues become breakdowns.

• Ensure compliance with NHVR requirements, Chain of Responsibility obligations, trip documentation, and vehicle inspections.

• Maintain accurate operational records, job boards, maps, and team communications.

• Identify smarter ways of working that reduce downtime, fuel use, and dead running.

About You

You're calm under pressure, practical, and solutions-focused. You don't wait for someone else to solve problems—you get on with it.

You'll ideally have:

• A current HC Truck Licence (essential).

• MC licence (highly regarded).

• Experience in transport, agricultural services, logistics, or heavy vehicle operations.

• Proven ability to coordinate people, vehicles, and changing priorities.

• Strong understanding of regional road networks, heavy vehicle access, and site constraints.

• Confidence using digital maps, spreadsheets, CRM/job management systems, and WhatsApp.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with drivers, customers, and management.

• A genuine commitment to safety, compliance, and leading by example.

Why Join J. Mathews Pty Ltd?

• Competitive salary package.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Join a respected family-owned South Australian business.

• Real responsibility with the opportunity to influence how the operation runs.

• Stable, year-round work supporting the agricultural sector.

• Be part of a team where practical ideas are valued and every improvement makes a difference.

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you're looking for more than just another driving job and want the opportunity to lead, influence, and make a real operational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by emailing your resume to: ••••@adam.com.au

As part of your application, answer this question in one sentence:

"How do you handle a repeat mistake from a team member without being aggressive, while ensuring it doesn't happen again?"

actively interviewing as applications received