Job Description
Lead Our Workshop. Build the Team. Drive Standards.
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Arceye Engineering is a growing engineering and fabrication company specialising in heavy fabrication, machining, site maintenance, installations, shutdowns, hydraulic repairs and crane truck services.
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We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager who can take ownership of our workshop operations and help build the next stage of our business.
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This is not a desk job. We are looking for a leader who enjoys being on the workshop floor, solving problems, supporting tradespeople and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
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About the Role
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Reporting directly to the Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our workshop and workforce.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and supervising all workshop personnel.
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Managing daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation.
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Building and maintaining a skilled workforce to meet current and future workloads.
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Recruiting, onboarding, mentoring and, where required, managing employee performance and disciplinary matters.
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Working closely with our design and drafting team to ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.
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Assisting with workshop layout, workflow improvements and continuous process optimisation.
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Developing, implementing and maintaining workshop policies, procedures and quality systems.
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Driving a strong safety culture while maintaining high productivity.
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Ensuring fabrication, machining and mechanical work is completed to a high standard and on schedule.
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Coordinating workshop resources, equipment and materials.
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Overseeing transport logistics and crane truck operations.
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Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability.
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Maintaining a clean, organised and professional workshop.
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About You
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To be successful you will have:
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Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior workshop leadership position.
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Strong knowledge of fabrication and boilermaking welding processes and quality standards.
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Solid understanding of manual and CNC machining.
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Mechanical fitting experience or a strong mechanical aptitude.
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Experience managing transport logistics and crane truck operations.
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Excellent planning and organisational skills.
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Experience implementing and maintaining workshop systems, procedures and processes.
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The ability to confidently communicate with engineers, designers, draftspeople, customers and tradespeople.
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Strong computer skills and experience using job management systems.
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A current driver's licence.
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The Type of Person We're Looking For
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We value character just as much as experience.
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You are someone who:
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Leads from the front.
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Holds people accountable while treating them with respect.
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Is honest, direct and fair.
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Isn't afraid to have difficult conversations when required.
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Pushes people to achieve their best while helping them develop.
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Takes ownership instead of making excuses.
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Can remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.
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Takes pride in producing quality work.
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Is always looking for better ways to improve efficiency.
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What We Offer
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Full-time permanent position.
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Competitive salary package based on experience.
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Opportunity to build and shape a growing engineering business.
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A modern, well-equipped workshop.
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Genuine authority to make improvements and implement change.
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Long-term career opportunity with a company that values initiative and leadership.
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📌 Workshop Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Arceye Engineering
📍 Melbourne