Workshop Manager

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Manpower Engineering, Trades & Technical is partnering with a leading South Australian steel fabrication and erection business to find an exceptional Workshop Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where your technical skills and people leadership will truly make an impact.

About the role

As Workshop Manager, you'll lead and oversee all fabrication activities, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and safety, on time and within budget. You'll inspire and guide a skilled trades team, foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement, and work closely with senior leaders and project teams.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead, organise, and supervise workshop operations to meet quality and production targets
  • Oversee fabrication schedules, review drawings, and set clear production objectives
  • Maintain strong focus on safety, driving a proactive safety culture across the workshop
  • Manage resource allocation, including overtime and labour utilisation, to optimise delivery and control costs
  • Work closely with estimators, drafters, project managers, and procurement to align on project priorities
  • Implement and uphold quality management processes, ensuring all work meets required standards
  • Support recruitment, training, and development of workshop staff, encouraging skills growth and versatility
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards

About you

Trade / Engineering qualified (Fitter, Boilermaker or similar) with extensive workshop and fabrication experience (5+ years preferred)Proven leadership in workshop or fabrication environments, with strong focus on safety and qualityConfident interpreting technical drawings and managing production schedulesSkilled in engaging and motivating teams, fostering a positive and accountable cultureStrong communication and problem-solving abilitiesForklift license and crane awareness highly desirable

Why you'll love it

Join a well-established business with a strong reputation for quality and deliveryLead a close-knit, supportive team that values ownership and teamworkEnjoy variety and responsibility in a dynamic workshop environmentLong-term career opportunity with growth and development potential

Sound like you?

If you're an experienced workshop leader ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you. Apply now to discuss how this role can align with your career goals.

At ManpowerGroup, we celebrate and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences

Mark WatersSenior Recruitment Consultant

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

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