TRUCK TECH has opened a new heavy vehicle workshop in Sunshine West, expanding maintenance capacity for fleets operating across Melbourne’s western freight corridor.
The 5,000 sqm facility targets fleets with 50 or more assets and includes 14 service bays, a 10-tonne crane, a wash bay, and diagnostic and brake-testing technology. It also provides A-double access to support high-volume heavy vehicle maintenance and repairs.
The company expects to employ up to 50 heavy vehicle mechanics, technicians, service coordinators and parts interpreters at the branch, with apprentice recruitment forming part of its workforce plans.
More capacity for essential fleets
The Sunshine West workshop adds to TRUCK TECH’s East Coast network of five fleet maintenance and repair centres, on-site client workshops and more than 70 mobile fleet service units.
For fleet operators, the additional capacity will support scheduled servicing, repairs and compliance activities in an area servicing food distribution, waste, public transport and general freight.
Barry Saad, TRUCK TECH founder and CEO, said the opening would support existing customers while creating opportunities to service new fleets.
“This is a pivotal step in TRUCK TECH’s growth and expansion, helping us to better serve our existing customers and offer services to new fleets by increasing the footprint of our national network,” he said.
The company says the facility will deliver proactive, data-driven and safety-led maintenance, with an emphasis on fleet reliability and compliance.
Positioned in a busy freight corridor
Sunshine West places the new workshop within one of Victoria’s key transport and logistics corridors, supporting fleets moving containers to and from the Port of Melbourne.
According to the Port of Melbourne’s Container Logistics Chain Study, cited by TRUCK TECH, approximately 40% of domestic container units pass through the Truganina, Laverton North and Sunshine West freight corridor.
The location gives TRUCK TECH a presence close to significant freight activity, where access to maintenance capacity can help operators manage downtime and keep vehicles available for essential services.
Apprenticeships feature in expansion plans
Alongside recruiting experienced technicians, TRUCK TECH plans to increase its apprentice intake at the Victorian facility.
“The range of capabilities for this site will be broad, and our talent will reflect that,” Saad said.
“Alongside the dozens of experienced mechanic roles at the new branch, a major focus for us will be increasing our apprentice intake to foster a new generation of skilled heavy vehicle technicians in Victoria.”
The workshop will be led by newly appointed Branch Manager Glenn Closter, who joins from Toll Group, where he was workshop manager. A qualified diesel mechanic, Closter brings more than 25 years of experience across the automotive and heavy vehicle sectors.
Closter said the facility combines technology, tooling and safety systems with access suited to larger vehicle combinations.
“Beyond the importance of the new site, our expansion represents significant investment in skilled jobs and workforce development in Victoria, providing opportunities for training and growth,” he said.
