About Melbourne North Truck Centre Are you ready to join the team at Australia’s newest Kenworth and DAF truck dealership? Welcome to Melbourne North Truck Centre, the latest addition to the extremely successful Hallam and Bayswater Truck Centres. As a full-service Kenworth and DAF Truck dealership, we offer new truck sales, parts, and mechanical servicing, proudly serving the North of Melbourne, including Ballarat territories. Currently operating from our interim location on Hume Highway in Somerton, we are eagerly anticipating the completion of our state-of-the-art dealership in 2028 in Mickleham, which is set to revolutionise the truck sales and service customer experience in Melbourne. About the role We are looking for a heavy Vehicle Foreman to join our team in a full-time capacity at our state-of-the-art dealership facility in Somerton. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, you will collaborate closely with the team, overseeing a sizable workshop of skilled technicians and eager apprentices. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient management of daily workflows with accuracy and precision. You will also maintain workshop cleanliness and uphold safety standards at all times. Amazing Employee Benefits! In return for your dedication and commitment you will receive excellent employee benefits: Competitive and above award hourly rates $$$ Ongoing development opportunities with an opportunity to build a successful long-term career Generous parental leave and study leave policies Opportunities to access volunteer days, apply for study leave and parental leave Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation Become part of the longstanding and highly successful CMV Group of companies Enjoy annual company dinners, picnics and other wellbeing initiatives Discounted Corporate Income and Health Insurance through multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a productive working environment within the service workshop and in accordance with policy and procedures Assist technicians with diagnosis of difficult repairs Conduct quality control inspections and ensure that all service and repair work is performed to a standard that exceeds our customers’ expectations Conduct regular toolbox meetings with Service Department staff Maintain positive relationships with clear lines of communication with other departments. Assist the Service Manager in encouraging and implementing WHS standards and procedures Skills & Experience Experience as a Heavy Vehicle Technician with required trade certificate Previous supervision skills / experience preferred High level of problem solving / diagnostic skills Current HR licence Excellent ability to impart acquired knowledge to both technicians and apprentices Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills Attention to detail with a customer and safety focus
