Leading Hand

Ahrens-Pty-Ltd; Kingsford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to corporate partners

Generous paid parental leave

Annual Employee Donation Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ahrens is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Site Services team in Australia. You will provide hands-on leadership and technical expertise for structural steel erection projects across commercial, industrial, and steel sectors.

You will coordinate daily site activities, mentor team members, and ensure high safety and quality standards on-site. As an experienced steel erector, you will take the next step in your career while contributing to a positive team environment and the

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel erection and rigging, with crane duties.
• Ability to read and interpret structural/construction drawings.
• Valid Construction White Card and High Risk Work Licences (WP, DG, RB).
• Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate steel erection on-site safely and to quality standards.
• Supervise and guide steel erection team members.
• Read and interpret structural drawings to determine work requirements.
• Coordinate materials, labour, plant and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Mentor team members and maintain professional on-site representation.
• Ensure compliance with SWMS and company safety procedures.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Crane operation

Rigging

Team leadership

Read drawings

White Card

High Risk Licences

Driver's licence

Safety focus

Travel readiness

Crane licence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Site Services team. In this role, you will provide hands‑on leadership and technical expertise to support the successful delivery of structural steel erection projects across commercial, industrial and steel projects.

You will be responsible for coordinating daily site activities, supporting and guiding team members, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining high standards of quality throughout the steel erection process. This role will suit an experienced steel erector looking to take the next step in their career while contributing to a positive and productive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate steel erection activities on‑site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Supervise, support and provide direction to steel erection team members.
• Read and interpret structural and marked‑up drawings to determine work requirements.
• Ensure the safe installation of structural steel and cold rolled steel components.
• Coordinate the use of materials, labour, plant and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of tools, vehicles, equipment and high‑risk work equipment.
• Identify and resolve site issues as they arise, minimising delays and maintaining project progress.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety procedures, SWMS and company requirements.
• Mentor team members and encourage skill development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a professional representation of Ahrens while working on‑site and with clients.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in structural steel erection, cranes and rigging.
• Experience leading or supervising a steel erection team.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and construction drawings.
• Construction White Card.
• Current High Risk Work Licences (WP, DG and RB).
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Flexible approach with the ability to travel and work away from base location when required.
• Current crane licence highly desirable.

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth‑generation, Australian family‑owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high‑quality and cost‑effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 1,600 employees Australia‑wide, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing.
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more.
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family.
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice.
• Opportunities for career progression.