Lead Our Workshop. Build the Team. Drive Standards.
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.
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.
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your experience, leadership and ideas will have a genuine impact.
The Position
Reporting directly to the Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Pakenham workshop and its team.
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.
You will have genuine authority to improve systems, develop the workforce and implement changes that improve workshop performance.
You will take ownership of:
Leading, supervising and developing a team of ten workshop personnel
Managing daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation
Planning workforce requirements to meet current and future workloads
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and performance management
Working closely with engineering, design and drafting teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and accurately
Coordinating workshop resources, equipment, materials and transport
Improving workshop layout, workflow and production processes




Developing and maintaining workshop policies, procedures and quality systems
Driving a strong safety culture while maintaining productivity and delivery standards
Ensuring fabrication, machining and mechanical work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Overseeing transport logistics and crane truck operations
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability
Maintaining a clean, organised and professional workshop environment
About You
You are an experienced workshop leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead, develop and hold people accountable.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or senior workshop leader
Strong knowledge of fabrication, boilermaking and welding processes
Strong understanding of manual and CNC machining
Mechanical fitting experience or strong mechanical aptitude
Experience managing workshop workflow, resources and labour allocation
Exposure to transport logistics and crane truck operations
Experience developing and implementing workshop systems, procedures and processes
Strong planning, organisational and problem‐solving skills




Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, draftspeople, customers and tradespeople
Strong computer skills and experience with job management or production systems
A current driver's licence
The Type of Leader We're Looking For
Technical experience is significant, but character and leadership style matter just as much.
You are someone who:
Leads from the front and is comfortable being on the workshop floor
Sets clear expectations and holds people accountable
Treats people with respect while having the confidence to address difficult issues
Is honest, direct and fair
Takes ownership and looks for solutions rather than excuses
Can remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
Takes pride in quality workmanship and professional standards
Enjoys developing people and getting the best from a team
Is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality and performance
What Arceye Engineering Offers
Monday to Friday, 6:20am – 3:10pm
Competitive salary package based on experience
The opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering business
Genuine authority to improve systems and implement change
The opportunity to lead and develop a close knit team
Long term career potential with a business that values initiative, accountability and leadership
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.
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