Workshop Supervisor – Fabrication

- Malaga-based workshop
- $62.50 – $81.25 per hour + super (base + penalties)
- Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 3:30pm | 9-hour days with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break | Ad-hoc overtime available | Must be available to work one Saturday per month

About the Client: Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead and coordinate a team of approximately 10–20 workshop employees within a fabrication environment in Malaga. This is an excellent chance for a qualified Boilermaker or Sheet Metal Fabricator with previous leadership experience who enjoys a hands-on supervisory role and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, maintaining productivity and ensuring a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical fabrication experience, including working with stainless steel, and the ability to provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to workshop personnel. Applicants must have a current manual driver's licence, a White Card and basic computer skills. A forklift ticket will be highly regarded. This role is initially offered on a six-month temporary basis, with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment.

What You Will Be Doing:

- Supervising and coordinating the daily activities of approximately 10–20 workshop employees, allocating tasks and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to schedule.
- Providing hands-on leadership, practical trade knowledge and ongoing support to workshop personnel.
- Monitoring the quality of fabrication work to ensure all jobs meet required specifications, customer expectations and quality assurance standards.
- Working alongside employees to troubleshoot technical issues, identify practical solutions and provide guidance throughout each stage of a job.




- Liaising directly with clients to clarify job requirements, confirm specifications and resolve queries relating to the scope and expected output of work.
- Coordinating materials and resources, arranging additional materials where required to prevent delays and maintain workflow.
- Ensuring employees follow safe work practices, including the preparation and compliance of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and other relevant safety procedures.
- Monitoring job progress, identifying potential issues and proactively addressing challenges to maintain productivity and quality.
- Fostering a positive and collaborative workshop environment, supporting team development, accountability and effective communication.
- Balancing supervisory responsibilities with hands-on technical involvement to ensure employees receive practical support throughout the working day.

What You Will Need:

- Relevant trade qualification and practical experience in fabrication, such as Boilermaking or Sheet Metal Fabrication.
- Demonstrated experience working with stainless steel, including an understanding of fabrication techniques and quality requirements.
- Previous experience in a workshop supervision, leading hand or similar leadership role, with the ability to coordinate and support a team.
- Experience working within a small to medium-sized fabrication business,



with exposure to a broad range of fabrication work and job requirements.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, including JSAs, SWMS and safe workshop practices.
- Current manual driver's licence – essential.
- Current White Card – essential.
- Basic computer skills – essential.
- Forklift ticket – highly regarded.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise directly with clients and workshop personnel.
- A hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to balance people management and practical technical support.
- Availability to work Monday to Friday, with ad-hoc overtime and one Saturday per month as required.

What's In It For You:

- Competitive pay rate of $62.50 – $81.25 per hour + super (base + penalties).
- Malaga-based workshop location.
- Consistent Monday to Friday roster, working 6:00am – 3:30pm.
- 9-hour days with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Overtime opportunities, with availability to work one Saturday per month.
- Initial six-month temporary assignment with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment.
- Opportunity to lead and support a team of skilled fabrication personnel.
- Hands-on involvement in a variety of fabrication projects, including stainless steel work.
- Opportunity to utilise your trade expertise and leadership skills in a workshop environment.
- Be part of a team that prioritises safety, teamwork, productivity and quality workmanship.

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Number: [+61 8 6462 1190](tel:+61 8 6462 1190)

Email: [email protected]

Job Order Code: 764J202687233

Zoe Loftus – Recruitment Coordinator Team Leader | WorkPac Industrial WA

📌 Workshop Supervisor (Malaga)
🏢 WorkPac - Perth
📍 Malaga