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 important, 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 transparent 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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