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Holden Epica engine oil

The manual recommends using 0w-40 or 5w-40 engine oil in my Holden Epica diesel, but my serviceman is using 5w-30 full synthetic low saps. Is this ok?

The 5w-30 is often used and is ok as an alternative to the factory recommended oil.

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