Workshop Foreman

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melbourne

Contact Name:

Maisy McCleverty

Contact Email:

maisy@maydaytechnical.com

Contact Phone:

0468 066 295

Date Published:

14-Jun-2026

Workshop Foreman
The Company
A well-established Australian heavy industrial manufacturer is seeking a Workshop Foreman for their Melbourne operation. Operating nationally, the business designs, manufactures and delivers custom-engineered equipment and fabricated solutions for clients across manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and heavy industry. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Workshop Foreman to support the day-to-day running of the operation.
Benefits
  • Permanent role Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm
  • $55 – $58 per hour depending on experience
  • Approx. $157K – $166K + super based on a typical 50-hour working week
  • Saturday overtime available: 6:00am – 12:00pm
  • Exposure to major industrial projects across multiple sectors
  • Genuine pathway into senior workshop leadership
The Role
Reporting directly to the Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy fabrication and manufacturing workshop consisting of approximately 15 tradespeople and 4 apprentices.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing day-to-day workshop operations
  • Leading and supporting a team of fabrication tradespeople and apprentices
  • Allocating labour and resources across fabrication and manufacturing activities
  • Ensuring quality standards and production targets are achieved
  • Reviewing engineering drawings and work instructions with workshop personnel
  • Monitoring workshop productivity, workflow and project delivery
  • Supporting procurement and material planning requirements
  • Mentoring and developing apprentices and tradespeople
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across workshop operations
Requirements
  • Cert III Engineering – Fabrication Trade or Boilermaking qualification
  • Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Workshop Foreman within a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
  • Strong delegation, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to identify solutions and drive outcomes
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Leading Hand looking to step into workshop leadership, or an established Workshop Foreman seeking a long-term role with a highly respected Australian manufacturer.
If you're interested click apply or if you would like a confidential chat please reach out directly to Maisy – Maisy@MaydayTechnicalRecruitment.com

Workshop Foreman
The Company
A well-established Australian heavy industrial manufacturer is seeking a Workshop Foreman for their Melbourne operation. Operating nationally, the business designs, manufactures and delivers custom-engineered equipment and fabricated solutions for clients across manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and heavy industry. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Workshop Foreman to support the day-to-day running of the operation.
Benefits
  • Permanent role Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm
  • $55 – $58 per hour depending on experience
  • Approx. $157K – $166K + super based on a typical 50-hour working week
  • Saturday overtime available: 6:00am – 12:00pm
  • Exposure to major industrial projects across multiple sectors
  • Genuine pathway into senior workshop leadership
The Role
Reporting directly to the Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy fabrication and manufacturing workshop consisting of approximately 15 tradespeople and 4 apprentices.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing day-to-day workshop operations
  • Leading and supporting a team of fabrication tradespeople and apprentices
  • Allocating labour and resources across fabrication and manufacturing activities
  • Ensuring quality standards and production targets are achieved
  • Reviewing engineering drawings and work instructions with workshop personnel
  • Monitoring workshop productivity, workflow and project delivery
  • Supporting procurement and material planning requirements
  • Mentoring and developing apprentices and tradespeople
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across workshop operations
Requirements
  • Cert III Engineering – Fabrication Trade or Boilermaking qualification
  • Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or Workshop Foreman within a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
  • Strong delegation, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to identify solutions and drive outcomes
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Leading Hand looking to step into workshop leadership, or an established Workshop Foreman seeking a long-term role with a highly respected Australian manufacturer.
If you're interested click apply or if you would like a confidential chat please reach out directly to Maisy – Maisy@MaydayTechnicalRecruitment.com
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