Location: Close to Wollongong CBD.
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
About the Role
RED APPOINTMENTS are seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Supervisor to lead a switchboard manufacturing team in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment. This is a permanent role offering stable weekday hours, prospect for regular overtime, and a company vehicle. You will oversee day-to-day workshop operations supervising a team comprising of 7 electricians and trades staff, ensuring switchboard manufacturing projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
This position is fully based at the workshop close to Wollongong CBD, with no additional travel to client sites required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule workshop activities to meet project deadlines
- Ensure materials, tools, and resources are available ahead of production
- Liaise with engineering and project teams to ensure accurate execution of work
- Supervise and coordinate daily workshop activities
- Allocate tasks and set priorities to maximise productivity
- Provide mentoring, support, and on-the-job training
- Monitor team performance and contribute to development
- Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture
- Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures
- Conduct toolbox talks and contribute to JSEA processes
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
- Oversee switchboard assembly, wiring, and testing
- Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with specifications
- Maintain high quality standards across all production work
- Track and report on project progress
- Support cost control, resource planning, and procurement
- Approve timesheets and maintain labour records
- Assist with quality systems and documentation
Hours and Benefits
Monday to Friday shifts: 6:00am – 2:30pm and 7:00am – 3:30pm
Regular overtime available
Permanent and secure position
Company vehicle provided
Supportive and skilled team environment
About You
- Trade-qualified Electrician with a current Electrical Licence
- 2 to 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or leading hand role
- Experience in switchboard manufacturing or panel wiring
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- WHS for Supervisors or similar highly regarded
PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
📌 Workshop Supervisor (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Red Appointments
📍 City of Wollongong
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