DAF crowned its technician of the year in early April
Paccar Australia DAF has crowned its DAF technician of the year for 2022 after picking from a shortlist of five technicians across the country.
Paccar Australia’s DAF branch named Andrew Patterson of Kenworth DAF Melbourne as the DAF technician of the year.
Paccar Australia chief engineer Noelle Parlier and Paccar aftersales manager Richard Saville presented the 2022 award to Patterson and congratulated him on his win and performance.
The search for the award began in October 2021, as all service technicians at DAF dealerships across Australia were invited to participate in the competition that aimed to reward the best dealers across the country.
The event consisted of five practical assessments measuring technical skills, product knowledge, engine expertise and general professionalism.
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The finalists included winner Andrew Patterson, who was followed by Rudy Linders of Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture in second place and Stephen Monson of CJD Equipment Hobart in third.
Rounding out the five shortlisted people were Kenworth DAF Melbourne’s Christopher Rule and Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture’s Nathan Hadlow in fifth.
Finals were held over a full day on Friday April 8 at Kenworth DAF Melbourne, with the finalists receiving over $30,000 worth of prizes.