Workshop Manager (Skids Division) Excel Recruitment•Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Manager to lead their Skids Division based at Ferryden Park, South Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in workshop operations, team leadership, and project delivery to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality engineered skid solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring workshop activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all workshop activities associated with skid assembly, modification, refurbishment, testing, and dispatch.
- Coordinate labour, materials, equipment, and workshop resources to meet project schedules and customer requirements.
- Ensure skid builds are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Monitor workshop productivity, project progress, and operational performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop workshop personnel, including tradespeople, apprentices, and contractors.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
- Conduct toolbox meetings, safety inspections, and performance discussions.
- Manage workshop equipment, tools, inventory, and facilities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
- Interpret engineering drawings and complete mark‑ups where required.
- Maintain effective communication with project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Oversee and support contractors working on‑site.
- Investigate, communicate, and resolve quality non-conformances with relevant stakeholders.
- Foster a positive learning environment and support the ongoing development of the workshop team.

About You

- Demonstrated experience managing workshop operations within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, electrical, or industrial environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities with a focus on meeting project deadlines.
- A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Robust communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.




- A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and driving continuous improvement.
- Electrical testing experience.
- Experience working on transformers, kiosks, modular buildings, substations, switchgear, or utility infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

- Permanent full time opportunity.
- Competitive salary package.
- Long-term career opportunity with a respected and growing organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to lead an experienced and skilled workshop team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A workplace committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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📌 Workshop Manager (Skids Division) (Adelaide)
🏢 Excel Recruitment
📍 Adelaide