Leading Hand Timber Manufacturing | Bassendean
AWX is seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand to join a busy timber manufacturing facility based in **Bassendean**, producing new timber pallets, wooden boxes and timber packaging products.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working on the floor, supporting a team and keeping production running efficiently.
About the Role
As Leading Hand, you'll work alongside the production team while assisting with the day-to-day coordination of workflow, safety and productivity.
Your duties will include:
Leading and supporting General Hands and Production Workers
Coordinating daily workloads and production priorities
Operating a forklift to move timber, materials and finished products
Loading and unloading materials as required
Operating machinery used to manufacture and assemble timber pallets
Operating timber cutting machinery to cut wood to required sizes
Assisting with the manufacture of wooden boxes and timber packaging
Using pneumatic nail guns, grinders and other hand/power tools
Monitoring productivity and quality standards
Ensuring secure work procedures are followed
Assisting with training and supporting new team members
Identifying and escalating production or safety issues
General hands-on production and labouring duties as required
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment
To be considered, you'll need:
Current LF Forklift Licence
essential
Previous experience in a Leading Hand,



Team Leader or senior production role
Forklift operating experience
Experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, timber or a similar environment
Confidence working with machinery and hand/power tools
Strong communication and people skills
Ability to organise workloads and keep a team on task
A hands-on approach this is not an office-based supervisory position
Good understanding of workplace safety
Current driver's licence and reliable transport
Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, functional assessment and drug & alcohol screen
Unrestricted Australian working rights
Due to the full-time hours required, we are unable to consider **Working Holiday Visa holders or Student Visa holders with restricted working hours
Why Join AWX?
Ongoing MondayFriday work
Temp - Perm Role
Opportunity to take ownership of a production team
Hands-on leadership position
Established timber manufacturing environment
Support from your local AWX team
About AWX
AWX is an Australia-wide labour hire and recruitment company with more than 20 years of experience connecting people with employment opportunities across manufacturing, construction, civil, mining, food processing and warehousing.
AWX is backed by PeopleIN, one of Australia and New Zealand's largest talent solutions companies.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Leading Hand (Western Australia)
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