As the Leading Hand, you will work closely with management, tradespeople, apprentices and trade assistants to help keep jobs moving efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
This is not a desk-based supervisory role. You will be actively involved in the work while also supporting the team with daily coordination, task allocation, quality checks and general job flow.
Your role will include:
Leading and supporting boilermakers, apprentices and trade assistants
Allocating tasks and assisting with daily job planning
Keeping workshop and site-based jobs progressing efficiently
Reading and interpreting drawings, sketches and job instructions
Checking measurements, materials and fabrication requirements
Assisting with fabrication, welding, repairs and modifications
Supporting breakdown and repair works on customer sites
Ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to client expectations
Monitoring workmanship and maintaining quality control
Assisting with material preparation and job set-up
Maintaining secure work practices across workshop and site activities
Supporting apprentices and junior workers with practical guidance
Ensuring workshop housekeeping, tools and equipment are maintained
Communicating with management regarding job progress, issues and priorities
Attending quarry, civil, mining and industrial sites as required
About the Candidate
Trade qualification (Boilermaker/Fabricator/Welder)
Robust fabrication and repair experience
Ability to supervise and guide workshop staff
Valuable communication and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Current driver's licence
Desirable
Forklift, dogging/rigging, EWP, WAH, confined space
Quarry or mine-site experience
Plant and equipment repair experience
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📌 Leading Hand Boilermaker / Fabricator Townsville
🏢 Uworkin
📍 Townsville
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