From a shortlist of four Kenworth technicians across Australia, Grant Brown of Kenworth DAF Bayswater has been named 2024 PACCAR Australia’s Kenworth Technician of the Year.
Pictured above, Brad May, PACCAR Australia’s Chief Engineer, and Steven Tomaro, PACCAR Australia’s Aftersales Manager, presented the award to Grant Brown, congratulating him on his win and performance on the day.
The search for the 2024 Kenworth Technician of the Year began in October 2023. All service technicians at Kenworth dealerships Australia-wide were invited to participate in the competition, which aims to recognise and reward the best of the best.
The event consisted of four theoretical assessments measuring technical skills, product knowledge, engine and driveline expertise, and professionalism.
The finals were held over a full day on Friday, March 15 at PACCAR Australia’s Bayswater manufacturing plant. There were four practical tests that were a combination of electrical, mechanical and system testing.
The finalists were, Grant Brown from Kenworth DAF Bayswater in first place, Oliver Maher from Kenworth DAF Darra in second place, Joseph Reeves from Kenworth DAF Coffs Harbour in third place, and Shayne Henderson from Kenworth DAF Bayswater in fourth place.
They received more than $30,000 worth of prizes at a celebratory awards dinner, including a voucher for a selection of tools vital to the job.
PACCAR Australia’s Chief Engineer Brad May and Aftersales Manager Steven Tomaro present the 2024 PACCAR Australia’s DAF Technician of the Year award to Matthew Henderson of Kenworth DAF Adelaide
Meanwhile, from a shortlist of four DAF technicians across Australia, Matthew Henderson of Kenworth DAF Adelaide was named the 2024 PACCAR Australia’s DAF Technician of the Year.
Brad May and Steven Tomaro presented the award to Matthew Henderson, congratulating him on his win and performance on the day.
The search for the 2024 DAF Technician of the Year began in October 2023. All service technicians at DAF dealerships Australia‐wide were invited to participate in the competition.
Like the Kenworth award, the event consisted of four theoretical assessments measuring technical skills, product knowledge, engine and driveline expertise and professionalism.
The finalists were Matthew Henderson from Kenworth DAF Adelaide in first place, Lachlan Schrader from Kenworth DAF Perth in second place, James Brough from Kenworth DAF Melbourne in third place, and Inndyah Chenoweth from Kenworth DAF Hallam in fourth place.
The finals were also held over a full day on Friday, March 15 at PACCAR Australia’s Bayswater manufacturing plant. There were four practical tests that were a combination of electrical, mechanical and system testing.
The finalists received over $30,000 worth of prizes at a celebratory awards dinner, including a voucher for a selection of tools vital to the job.
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