Workshop & Site Labourer – Structural Steel | Currumbin, QLD

About us

Central Engineering is a family-owned structural steel fabricator with over 50 years in the industry. We fabricate and supply Australian-certified structural steel for commercial, industrial, education, health, government and defence projects across QLD and NSW. We're a team of around 50 and we're known for quality work delivered on time.

The role

This is a full-time labouring role based in our Currumbin workshop, with site work when projects need it. In the workshop you'll focus mainly on preparing, cleaning and painting fabricated steel. When a job calls for it, you'll head out to site to support our supervisors and erection crews. If you like variety and want to stay busy, this role suits you.

In the workshop you'll:

- Clean and prepare steel surfaces to the required standard
- Carry out painting and coating work
- Stack and stage painted steel ready for dispatch
- Help with loading, unloading and yard movements
- Keep the paint shop, workshop and yard clean, tidy and safe

On site you'll:

- Assist site supervisors and trades with installation tasks
- Handle materials, tools and equipment safely
- Help with setup, pack-up and site logistics
- Undertake touch up and remedial works/grouting
- Keep work areas tidy and hazard-free

What we're looking for





- Previous labouring experience in fabrication, construction or a similar environment
- Construction Induction (White Card)
- Current driver's licence and reliable transport
- A safety-first attitude and willingness to follow procedures
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
- Able to switch between workshop and site work as needed

Highly regarded

- EWP licence (WP high-risk licence for booms over 11 m) or EWPA Yellow Card
- Spray painting or industrial coating experience
- Forklift licence (LF)
- Experience with structural steel

What we offer

- Stable work with a well-established company
- Wide-ranging work across workshop and site
- Training and room to develop your skills
- A supportive team with a strong focus on safety and quality
- Hours, Mon–Fri 6:00am–2:30pm, plus any overtime commonly 2.5hrs per day. ($100 bonus is all hours are worked within a week)

About you

- Safety-first mindset
- Willingness to assist and learn
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive team attitude
- Follows instructions and company procedures

Hiring Manager Contact: Riley Johnson - Workshop Manager

[0488 996 377](tel:0488 996 377)

https://centralengineering.com.au/

📌 General Labourer (Currumbin)
🏢 Central Engineering
📍 Currumbin