Job Description

Leading Hand / Production Operator – Marine Decking (Day Shift)

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We are partnering with one of Australasia's leading innovators in the marine decking industry.

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Our client manufactures a high-performance, highly sought-after marine decking solution—a unique, luxury composite blending natural cork and advanced polymers.

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Due to continued growth and high market demand, they are seeking a motivated and experiencedLeading Hand / Production Operatorto join their team immediately.

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This is not just another factory job; it is a genuine career pathway combining hands‐on production expertise with team leadership responsibilities. You will receive comprehensive training with a clear trajectory to advance your skills and progress within the company.

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Offered as atemporary-to-permanentposition, this role also boasts fantastic lifestyle hours:Monday to Friday, 6:00 am starts, finishing by 2:30 pm, leaving your afternoons completely free!

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What You Will Be Doing:

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As a combined Production Operator and Leading Hand, you will wear both hats seamlessly:

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- Production Focus:Operating specialised manufacturing machinery to produce premium natural cork and polymer composite marine decking.
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- Batching & Mixing:Engaging in batching and mixing processes to maintain consistent product quality (experience with rubber or plastics is a massive advantage).
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- Manual Handling:Performing active, hands‐on material handling duties to keep production flowing efficiently.
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- Team Leadership:Supervising,



mentoring, and guiding a close‐knitted production team of 12–15 staff, fostering a collaborative and safety‐focused setting.
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- Maintenance Support:Utilising your basic maintenance background to perform general troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on plant machinery to minimise downtime.
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- Quality & Safety:Maintaining a strict focus on quality control, safety protocols, and OH&S; principles at all times.
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- Problem‐Solving:Working both collaboratively within your team and independently to identify and resolve operational challenges.
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What You Bring to the Team:

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- Experience:A minimum of 2+ years of proven experience in a manufacturing/production environment, ideally with experience leading or supervising a small team.
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- Technical Background:A basic maintenance background with the ability to troubleshoot and perform general preventative maintenance.
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- Physical Capability:A high level of physical fitness and the ability to safely perform manual handling duties.
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- Mindset:A punctual, reliable, and highly self-driven work ethic combined with a genuine desire to learn and upskill.
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- Attributes:Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for working in a team while taking individual ownership of responsibilities.
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Only people with the current right to work in Australia will be considered.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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