The role is based out of our Airport West office, but works are primarily in the field which can be anywhere across the greater Melbourne area. There is no requirement to report to the office every day as the successful applicant will be provided the required tools to work remotely from sites. The successful applicant needs to be willing to travel anywhere in metro Melbourne dependent on work location. The role is in our interiors division with a strong focus on non-structural office, shop and warehouse fit outs, along with commercial building maintenance.

About us

Medium sized company (50 staff)

Family company with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

We are eager to train, mentor and upskill all our staff

Our Business

MPE Group are afamily-owned and run company since 1989. We are a professional organisation, involving several divisions, electrical, mechanical, interiors and national contracts. A team of friendly and motivated staff ensure a great working environment.

Position Description

This role will be a combination of supervising and coordinating our in-house maintenance team and assisting our projects team with onsite fit-out projects. The role is hands on in the field with some office and computer-based tasks.

Experience supervising and supporting trade staff in the field

Experience with general building maintenance (Door Repairs and Maintenance, Plaster Patching and Painting, Furniture and Minor Cabinetry Installs, Small Tiling Jobs etc.)

Experience managing small jobs while being hands on – with support from the office and team.

Experience with reviewing onsite documentation and Contractor SWMS to ensure all works are delivered safely.

Liaise with clients, sourcing materials, reading plans and general decision making and problem solving where needed.

Experience scoping jobs for quoting – Attend site and meet with client. Scope jobs accurately and take photos, measurements, and feed back to estimating team for quoting.





Any experience in office fit outs such as ceilings, wall partitions etc. would be beneficial but not necessarily a requirement for the role.

Applicant needs to be Trade Qualified in Carpentry or Building Trade and have White Card, Own Hand / Power Tools and own reliable vehicle.

Preferably applicant would hold an EWP license

Quality Assurance

OH&S;

Policy & Process improvements

Compliance to industry standards

Customer relationship management

People Management

Supervise field-based trade staff and contractors

Relationship management with clients and stakeholders

Maintain OH&S; policies and procedures

Maintain Construction Policy & Process

Teamwork

Effective & efficient relaying of relevant information to colleagues

Actively participate in any/all continuous improvement activities

Share experience, knowledge and best practice with colleagues

To live and breathe the MPE vision, mission, values every day

Maintain a positive and supportive culture throughout the division

OH&S;

Apply the principles of OH & S in the workplace at all times

Ensure provided PPE is maintained & used as prescribed, replenishing as necessary.

Apply valuable housekeeping principles

Policy and Process

Follow all Company policies and procedures at all times

Any other duties as requested by other management from time to time.

Equipment Operated and Systems Used

Simpro

Asana

Procore

Education and Skills

Building & Construction Cert IV

Trade or Tertiary Qualification in Construction, management or other relevant field

Management training (project and people)

3+ years carpentry experience

Developed knowledge of construction techniques and industry

Ability to supervise and support trades and contractors

Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and consultants

Proven track record of delivering projects on time, to budget and to specification

Understanding of OH&S; requirements

Understanding of Industrial Relations Landscape

Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve set goals

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📌 Building Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 MPE Group
📍 Melbourne