Mechanical Supervisor

Bouygues Construction Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for our precast production facility in Adelaide. You will lead the mechanical function on site, ensuring fixed plant, equipment and machinery operate safely, reliably and efficiently to support continuous production.

You will work hands-on with boilermakers and fitters, provide direction, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and drive improvements to minimise downtime in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing mechanical or maintenance teams.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to lead by example on the floor.
• Hands-on supervisor with day-to-day operational involvement.
• Calm under pressure in production-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant, preventative maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical function on site for the precast production facility.
• Ensure fixed plant, equipment and machinery operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Provide clear direction, technical guidance and on-the-spot problem solving to respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Boilermaker

Leadership

Safety leadership

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.

We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.

Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About The Role

As the Mechanical Supervisor, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day success of the precast production facility. You will be responsible for leading the mechanical function on site, ensuring all fixed plant, equipment and machinery operate safely, reliably and efficiently to support continuous production.

This is a hands-on, operational leadership role where production cannot stop. You will work directly alongside boilermakers and fitters, providing clear direction, technical guidance and on-the-spot problem solving to respond to breakdowns, manage preventative maintenance and drive improvements across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in precast, manufacturing, concrete or heavy industrial production environmentsDemonstrated leadership experience managing mechanical or maintenance teams
• Strong commitment to safety with the ability to lead by example on the floor
• Hands-on, practical supervisor who enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations
• Calm under pressure and effective in environments where production cannot stop
• Strong understanding of fixed plant, preventative maintenance and fault finding
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate tradespeople
• Proactive, accountable and focused on delivering reliable production outcomes

Qualification & Experience

• Background in Mechanical Engineering disciplines
• Strong communication skills with team, Subcontractor, Client, Authorities

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