Factory Leading Hand

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking an experienced Leading Hand for its shopfitting factory on Brisbane's Northside. This hands-on role combines factory work with team coordination, supporting and guiding a team of about 5–10 staff while working on the tools.

You will organise daily workloads, read drawings, and help with joinery manufacturing and assembly, using standard woodworking machinery confidently and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified in shopfitting or cabinetmaking is required.
• Experience leading a small team is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and assist with joinery manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily factory workload and coordinating a team of 5–10 staff.
• Read drawings and assist with joinery manufacture and assembly.
• Ensure quality standards and safe, efficient production.

Skills

Shopfitting

Team leadership

Read drawings

Woodworking tools

Education

Trade qualification in shopfitting

Tools

Joinery equipment

Woodworking machinery

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join a shopfitting factory on Brisbane's Northside.

This is a hands-on position combining factory work with team coordination. You'll work on the tools while supporting and coordinating a team of approximately 5-10 factory staff.

Responsibilities

• Organise the daily factory workload.
• Coordinate and support a team of approximately six staff.
• Keep jobs progressing efficiently and meet production requirements.
• Read drawings and assist with joinery manufacturing and assembly.
• Use standard woodworking machinery and tools confidently.
• Maintain quality standards and attention to detail.
• Support the team to complete work safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Trade qualified as a shopfitter or cabinetmaker.
• Previous shopfitting experience is essential.
• Previous leading hand or factory supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and manufacture and assemble joinery.
• Confident use of standard woodworking machinery and tools.
• Reliable, organised and able to lead a team while working hands-on.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Based on Brisbane's Northside.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Seeking a long-term, permanent position.

Qualified shopfitters and cabinetmakers who may be suitable for the factory team will also be considered.

Employment Conditions

• Initial casual labour hire trial period.
• Opportunity to move into permanent employment if the role is a good fit for both parties.
• Long-term employment opportunity for the successful applicant.