Lead Workshop Supervisor – Drilling Equipment

J & S Drilling; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Ownership of workshop

Process and performance focus

Job summary

J&S Drilling in Wattleup, WA is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our busy workshop. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, welding and boilermaking skills, and the ability to coordinate workloads while maintaining safety and quality.

You will oversee a multi‑skilled team, plan and prioritise jobs, and drive performance across fabrication, repairs and overhauls to support drilling operations. Competitive salary and leadership opportunity are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop supervisory or management position.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with heavy equipment, machinery or plant.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication and boilermaking processes.
• Ability to oversee fabrication, repairs, rebuilds and modifications to equipment.
• Experience leading and coordinating a multi‑skilled workshop team.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on approach with focus on quality, productivity and accountability.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and keep work progressing to schedule.
• Good communication and collaboration with management and operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and support workshop personnel, including mechanics and boilermakers.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritise workshop jobs to meet deadlines.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of drilling equipment and plant.
• Coordinate welding, fabrication, boilermaking and modification work.
• Ensure all work is done safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and workshop performance.
• Manage workshop resources, tooling, parts and equipment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and company procedures.
• Maintain maintenance records, job docs and service reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with management and operations to minimise downtime.
• Promote a positive, accountable and safety‑focused workshop culture.

Job description

J&S Drilling in Wattleup, WA is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our busy workshop. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, welding and boilermaking skills, and the ability to coordinate workloads while maintaining safety and quality.

You will oversee a multi‑skilled team, plan and prioritise jobs, and drive performance across fabrication, repairs and overhauls to support drilling operations. Competitive salary and leadership opportunity are offered.