Workshop Manager
Finesse Engineering Services (FES) – Mackay, QLD
Finesse Engineering Services is a locally owned engineering and fabrication business servicing the mining and heavy industry sectors across Central Queensland.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated
Workshop Manager
to lead our Mackay workshop and oversee the day-to-day delivery of fabrication, repair, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who understands heavy fabrication and mining equipment and can effectively manage people, production, quality and deadlines.
The Role
Reporting to management, the Workshop Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the workshop, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and within agreed timeframes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the workshop
Leading and coordinating workshop personnel, including boilermakers, mechanical trades and trade assistants
Planning and allocating labour and resources across multiple projects
Monitoring production schedules and ensuring jobs remain on track
Coordinating materials, consumables, equipment and subcontractors
Reviewing drawings, scopes and job requirements with the workshop team
Ensuring fabrication and refurbishment works are completed to specification
Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship
Identifying and addressing production issues before they impact delivery
Driving workshop efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company safety and quality procedures
Conducting toolbox meetings and maintaining strong communication with the workshop team
Working closely with project, estimating, design and site teams




Providing regular updates to management on workshop progress, labour requirements and upcoming workloads
Supporting a positive, accountable and productive workshop culture
About You
The successful applicant will have:
Previous experience in a
Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or Senior Leading Hand
role
Strong experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment repairs or refurbishment
Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or a related field
Strong leadership and people-management skills
The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and scopes of work
Excellent planning and organisational skills
A strong understanding of workshop production and job scheduling
A commitment to safety and quality
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, management and tradespeople
A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
Experience working with
mining attachments , structural fabrication and heavy mobile mining equipment
will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Permanent full-time position based in Mackay
Competitive salary package based on experience
Opportunity to work with a growing local engineering business
Variety of heavy fabrication, refurbishment and mining projects
Supportive management team
Opportunity to make a real impact on workshop performance and business growth
Reliable and ongoing workload
Apply Now
If you're a motivated leader who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, building high-performing teams, and maintaining exceptional safety standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Email:
••••@fesengineering.com.au
Phone:
(07) •••• •755
Or visit us at:
Finesse Engineering Services Pty Ltd
1–5 Executive Drive
Paget QLD ****

📌 Workshop Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Finesse Engineering Services
📍 Queensland