Job Description

At Brimarco, we've spent almost 50 years designing and building specialised trailers and vehicles from our Ballarat workshop.

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With several exciting projects about to begin and a strong pipeline of work ahead, we're building the next layer of leadership in our workshop across both sides of our business: our heavy-duty trailer production and our custom vehicle builds.

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On one side, we design and manufacture heavy-duty drop deck widening trailers used across Australia in transport, agriculture and industry. Built to handle demanding real-world conditions, they've earned a strong reputation for durability, reliability and value.

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On the other, we build highly customised vehicles and trailers used across Australia by government, emergency services and industry — from mobile medical clinics and command centres to libraries, specialist trailers and other one-off units. Every build is different, and our team enjoys turning complex concepts into well-engineered vehicles through hands-on craftsmanship, problem-solving and collaboration.

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We want to hear from current leaders and future ones alike. Maybe you're already running a team and looking for a new challenge. Or maybe you're a strong welder, fabricator or vehicle builder who's ready to step up and take a team with you for the first time. Or maybe you're not there yet, but it's the direction you want to head — and you're looking for somewhere that'll help you get there. Either way — whichever side you're suited to — don't rule yourself out on title alone.

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What we're after

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Above all, a solid trade background, sound judgement,



and the kind of person a team wants to work for. Formal leadership experience is a plus, not a must — if you've got the skills and the temperament, we'll help you grow into the rest.

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A trade background in welding, fabrication or vehicle building

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Able to earn the respect of a team and lead by example

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Valuable judgement on quality, sequence & safety, and standards you'll set and hold to

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Organised and level-headed — able to keep a build on track when things get tight

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Any experience leading, mentoring or running a team or the drive to start

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What you'd be doing

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Running the day-to-day on your builds — planning the work, allocating the crew, keeping it moving

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Setting the standard for quality, safety and finish, and holding the team to it

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Bringing apprentices and newer hands along, and passing on what you know

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Working with engineering, purchasing and production to keep builds on schedule

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On the tools with everyone else

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What we offer

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Above-award wages that reflect the responsibility

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9-day fortnight — RDO every second Monday

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Early finish every day (3pm)

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A real say in how your side of the workshop runs, and management that backs your calls

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A genuine path to grow — into bigger leadership as we expand

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Long-term security with an established, 100% Australian-owned manufacturer

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What else you should know

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This is a permanent, full-time position

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A pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required

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We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, so if this sounds like you, don't wait to apply.

📌 Workshop Leaders (current & future) (City of Ballarat)
🏢 Brimarco
📍 City of Ballarat