Lead Hands-On Foreman: Intelligent Heavy Vehicle Builds

Russ Environmental; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership role

Modern equipment

Engineering collaboration

Career growth

Job summary

Russ Environmental in Brisbane is seeking a practical Working Foreman to lead our heavy vehicle body fabrication team on-site. This hands-on role combines production coordination, problem solving and quality assurance to drive efficient builds.

You will oversee daily activities across fabrication, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical disciplines, ensure drawings are followed and timelines met, and mentor tradespeople while maintaining safety and high workmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy vehicle manufacturing, truck body building, fabrication or a similar engineering environment.
• Previous experience as a Working Foreman, Leading Hand, Workshop Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a sound understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate designs into finished products.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades, suppliers and production activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing the complete manufacturing and assembly process of specialised heavy vehicle bodies.
• Managing daily workshop activities and coordinating staff across fabrication, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical departments.
• Working alongside tradespeople on the workshop floor to assist with assembly, fitment, troubleshooting and final commissioning.
• Ensuring builds are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and approved designs.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes throughout production stages.
• Coordinating external suppliers, subcontractors and service providers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identifying production bottlenecks and implementing practical solutions to improve efficiency.
• Collaborating with engineering and design teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive improvements.

Skills

Heavy vehicle manufacturing

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Engineering drawings

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication or mechanical engineering

Job description

Russ Environmental in Brisbane is seeking a practical Working Foreman to lead our heavy vehicle body fabrication team on-site. This hands-on role combines production coordination, problem solving and quality assurance to drive efficient builds.

You will oversee daily activities across fabrication, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical disciplines, ensure drawings are followed and timelines met, and mentor tradespeople while maintaining safety and high workmanship.