Job Description

Lead Our Workshop. Build the Team. Drive Standards.

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Arceye Engineering is a growing Australian engineering and fabrication business specialising in heavy fabrication, machining, site maintenance, installations, shutdowns, hydraulic repairs and crane truck services.

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As the business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of workshop operations, lead a team of ten and help drive the next stage of the business.

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This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your experience, leadership and ideas will have a genuine impact.

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The Position

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Reporting directly to the Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Pakenham workshop and its team.

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This is a hands‐on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being on the workshop floor, working alongside tradespeople, solving problems and driving high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

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You will have genuine authority to improve systems, develop the workforce and implement changes that improve workshop performance.

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You will take ownership of:

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- Leading, supervising and developing a team of ten workshop personnel
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- Managing daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation
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- Planning workforce requirements to meet current and future workloads
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- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and performance management
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- Working closely with engineering, design and drafting teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and accurately
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- Coordinating workshop resources, equipment, materials and transport
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- Improving workshop layout, workflow and production processes
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- Developing and maintaining workshop policies, procedures and quality systems
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- Driving a strong safety culture while maintaining productivity and delivery standards
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- Ensuring fabrication, machining and mechanical work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
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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 environment
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About You

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You are an experienced workshop leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead, develop and hold people accountable.

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You will ideally have:

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- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or senior workshop leader
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- Strong knowledge of fabrication, boilermaking and welding processes
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- Solid understanding of manual and CNC machining
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- Mechanical fitting experience or strong mechanical aptitude
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- Experience managing workshop workflow, resources and labour allocation
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- Exposure to transport logistics and crane truck operations
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- Experience developing and implementing workshop systems, procedures and processes
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- Strong planning, organisational and problem‐solving skills
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- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, draftspeople, customers and tradespeople
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- Strong computer skills and experience with job management or production systems
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- A current driver's licence
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The Type of Leader We're Looking For

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Technical experience is important, but character and leadership style matter just as much.

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You are someone who:

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- Leads from the front and is comfortable being on the workshop floor
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- Sets explicit expectations and holds people accountable
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- Treats people with respect while having the confidence to address difficult issues
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- Is honest, direct and fair
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- Takes ownership and looks for solutions rather than excuses
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- Can remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
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- Takes pride in quality workmanship and professional standards
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- Enjoys developing people and getting the best from a team
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- Is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality and performance
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What Arceye Engineering Offers

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Monday to Friday, 6:20am – 3:10pm

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Competitive salary package based on experience

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The opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering business

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Genuine authority to improve systems and implement change

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The opportunity to lead and develop a close knit team

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Long term career potential with a business that values initiative, accountability and leadership

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If you're an experienced workshop leader looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership, build a team and genuinely influence the future direction of a growing engineering business, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Workshop Manager (Victoria)
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