J&S; Drilling | Wattleup, Western Australia
Salary: $180,000–$220,000 + superannuation, dependent on experience
Lead the team. Drive performance. Keep operations moving.
J&S; Drilling is seeking an experienced and capable
Workshop Supervisor
to lead our workshop operations at our Wattleup facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‐on leader with strong mechanical knowledge, welding and boilermaking expertise, and the ability to manage a busy workshop environment. We are looking for someone who can lead from the front, coordinate workloads, maintain high standards and ensure our equipment is serviced, repaired and ready to support operational requirements.
Experience in the drilling industry would be a significant advantage, particularly for candidates with knowledge of drilling rigs, heavy equipment and associated machinery.
About the role
Reporting to management, you will oversee the day‐to‐day running of the workshop, lead workshop personnel and coordinate maintenance, repairs, fabrication and equipment overhauls.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supervising, leading and supporting workshop personnel, including mechanics, boilermakers and other tradespeople.
Planning, coordinating and prioritising workshop jobs to meet operational deadlines.
Overseeing the servicing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of drilling equipment, machinery and associated plant.
Coordinating welding, fabrication, boilermaking and equipment modification work.
Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
Monitoring workflow, productivity, job progress and workshop performance.
Managing workshop resources, tooling,



parts and equipment requirements.
Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, company procedures and relevant industry standards.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records, job documentation and service reports.
Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
Working closely with management and operational teams to minimise downtime and support project requirements.
Promoting a positive, accountable and safety‐focused workshop culture.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in a workshop supervisory or management position.
Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, machinery or plant.
Sound knowledge of welding, fabrication and boilermaking processes.
The ability to oversee fabrication, repairs, rebuilds and modifications to equipment and components.
Experience leading and coordinating a multi‐skilled workshop team.
Strong planning, organisational and problem‐solving skills.
A practical, hands‐on approach with a focus on quality, productivity and accountability.
A robust commitment to workplace health and safety.




The ability to manage competing priorities and keep work progressing to schedule.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management and operational teams.
We will highly regard drilling industry experience and knowledge of drilling rigs, drilling equipment, and associated components.
Candidates with a background in mechanical maintenance, heavy equipment, welding, fabrication or boilermaking are encouraged to apply.
What we offer
A competitive salary of $180,000–$220,000 plus superannuation
, dependent on experience and suitability.
A key leadership position within an established drilling company.
The opportunity to take ownership of workshop operations and make a real impact.
A varied and challenging role involving mechanical maintenance, fabrication and heavy equipment.
The opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and drive workshop performance.
A workplace that values experience, initiative, accountability and practical leadership.
Location and working hours
The position is based at
J&S; Drilling's workshop in Wattleup, WA
.
Standard workshop operating hours are Monday to Friday,
6:00 am to 5:00 pm
, with occasional Saturday work required to meet operational demands.
Working hours are negotiable for the right candidate.
Ready to take the lead?
If you are an experienced workshop leader with the technical knowledge, practical skills and leadership ability to keep a workshop running safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you.
Join J&S; Drilling and play a key role in supporting our workshop and operational teams.
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