Team Leader- Final Fitment Hydraulic and Plating Section
Northeast Engineering is expanding and seeking a hands-on Team Leader to run our Final Fitment Hydraulic and Plating Section in Adelaide (on-site, full-time), overseeing the critical stage where premium truck bodies and hydraulic systems come together on OEM truck chassis. This role suits a mechanically strong leader who thrives on problem solving, coaching a team, and delivering high-quality builds, while working on the tools and driving consistent, high-standard outcomes in a growing business
What You’ll Lead
Our Final Fitment team completes the installation and hydraulic integration of:
- Tipper bodies & trailers
- Tilt‑sliders
- Crane trucks
- Hooklifts
- Skiploaders
- Chassis preparation for body mounting
You’ll coordinate workflow, support the team with technical challenges, and ensure every build leaves the workshop safe, compliant, and finished to a high standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and mentoring a small team of fitters and apprentices
- Overseeing mechanical and hydraulic fitment on truck chassis
- Ensuring compliance with ADRs, OEM guidelines, and internal QA standards
- Conducting inspections, testing, and sign‑off
- Driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across the section
What You Bring
- Trade qualification (Heavy Vehicle, Diesel Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, etc.)
- Strong experience with hydraulic systems and truck body fitment
- Proven leadership capability in a workshop or manufacturing environment
- Ability to read drawings and hydraulic schematics
- A commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork
Bonus points for crane/PTO experience, forklift/dogging tickets, or exposure to lean/5S.
About Us
Established in 1995, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.
We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include an Engineering and Manufacturing division, Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.
We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.
Ready to make the move?
Accelerate your career and apply now.
*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Work Entitlements Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical.
Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.
Respectfully, no agencies please.
PLEASE NOTE - Work location is Burton, South Australia
