About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established WA contractor delivering structural, mechanical and civil construction projects across Western Australia. They are seeking a capable Workshop Leading Hand / Supervisor to lead workshop delivery, coordinate a skilled team of trades, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll be trusted to manage priorities and workflow with a high level of autonomy, working closely with the Operations Manager.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced workshop professional seeking genuine ownership of workshop operations and is based in Fremantle, with occasional travel to Perth metro and regional project sites.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Take ownership of daily workshop operations, workflow and priorities
- Lead and support carpentry, fabrication and warehouse teams to deliver project outcomes
- Plan, schedule and coordinate workshop activities, fabrication and mobilisation to align with project delivery requirements
- Manage workshop materials, stock, consumables and asset registers, ensuring efficient control of resources
- Oversee servicing and maintenance of plant, vehicles and compliance of lifting, rigging and fire safety equipment via external providers
- Work closely with the Operations Manager, maintaining IMS records, providing progress updates and driving a safe, high-quality workshop environment

What’s on Offer





- Long-term permanent position with genuine job stability
- Monday - Friday workshop-based role with occasional short-term site travel
- Robust support and development from experienced Operations leadership
- Exposure to diverse structural, mechanical and civil projects across WA
- Autonomy to run workflow, priorities and day-to-day workshop outcomes
- Key leadership role in a growing and well-established WA contractor

What You’ll Bring

- Strong experience in workshop supervision or leading hand roles (3–5+ years minimum)
- Trade qualification in carpentry, fabrication, welding or related construction trade
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage workflow in a busy workshop environment
- Strong understanding of workshop operations, asset control, QA systems and HSEQ requirements
- Practical mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving ability and ownership mindset
- HR Driver’s Licence, White Card and High Risk Work Licences (LF, DG, RI and/or CV) highly regarded

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced workshop leader who takes pride in running a well-organised, efficient and accountable operation, we’d like to hear from you. APPLY NOW!

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Consultant

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Reference number: BH-27152
Profession:ConstructionForeperson/supervisor

ConstructionTrades & Services

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 2nd Jul, 2026

📌 Workshop Leading Hand / Supervisor (Town of East Fremantle)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Town of East Fremantle