Team Leader

Thermawood; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermawood is seeking a Team Leader to run our Melbourne install crew on retrofit projects across Victoria. The role focuses on residential work with timber sashes and heritage joinery, delivering quality, precise installs rather than quick turnover.

Training starts day one, and leadership growth is rewarded with no wage cap for top performers. You’ll manage a small crew, own the install process, and ensure customer sign-off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction, carpentry, joinery or similar trade.
• Previous supervisory / team-leading on-site experience.
• Timber window/heritage joinery experience is a big plus; training provided.
• Ability to read plans, take measurements and mark out accurately.
• White Card and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Run a crew of 1-2 installers on residential retrofit jobs across metro Melbourne.
• Own the install from van-load to customer sign-off.
• Learn and deliver the Thermawood process to spec.
• Lead toolbox meetings, daily scheduling, on-site problem-solving.
• Handle client interactions on-site in a professional, clear manner.
• Quality control and ensure workmanship meets Thermawood standards.
• Submit end-of-day reports into ServiceM8 and brief the boss.
• Mentor and sign off installers as they progress through the Thermawood pathway.

Skills

Leadership experience

On-site supervision

Read plans & measurements

Timber window/heritage joinery

Problem solving on site

Calm under pressure

Power tools proficiency

Education

White Card

Tools

Rail saw

Multi-tool

Drop saw

Pin gun

Job description

Thermawood Boroondara is the Melbourne installer of the Thermawood retrofit double glazing system - a patented method that keeps original window frames and converts them into thermally efficient double-glazed units. Done right, it turns a draughty 100-year-old Victorian into something you'd be proud to live in.

We're looking for a Team Leader to run our Melbourne install crew on retrofit projects across Victoria - almost exclusively (~95%) residential, with a focus on timber sashes, heritage windows, and restoration-grade work.

It's precision work. It's not rip-and-replace.

We'll train you on the Thermawood process from day one. What we need you to bring is trade-grade craftsmanship, leadership, and the kind of work ethic that doesn't need babysitting.

What You'll Actually Do

• Run a crew of 1-2 installers on residential retrofit jobs across metro Melbourne.

• Own the install from van-load to customer sign-off.

• Learn and deliver the Thermawood process to spec.

• Toolbox meetings, daily scheduling, on-site problem-solving.

• Handle client interactions on-site - professional, clear, direct.

• Quality control - if it's not right, we fix it. Our name's on it.

• End-of-day reports into ServiceM8 + quick summary to the boss.

• Mentor and sign off installers as they progress through the Thermawood pathway.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in construction, carpentry, joinery, or similar trade.

• Previous supervisory / leadership experience on-site - at least running a 2-man crew.

• Timber window, sash, or heritage joinery experience is a big plus (not a dealbreaker - we'll teach you).

• Ability to read plans, take measurements, mark out accurately.

• Confident with power tools: rail saw, multi-tool, drop saw, pin gun.

• Calm under pressure. Clients can be fussy. Your job is to handle it.

• White Card, driver's licence, reliable transport.

Why This Job Isn't Like Others

• Residential only, no mega-sites, no high-vis drama. You work in people's homes, do a clean job, leave it better than you found it.

• Skilled work, not grunt work. The Thermawood process rewards care and precision over speed-for-speed's-sake.

• Pay reflects outcomes, not just hours. If you're efficient, get it right first time, and lead the crew well, there's no ceiling on what we'll pay - we don't have a wage cap for performers.

• Real progression - Start with a trial and move up as your Thermawood ticket grows. Experienced TLs at our shop earn well above standard award rates, and there's no wage cap for the right operator.

• Stable work. Retrofit double glazing is growing fast as homeowners chase energy efficiency. Work isn't going anywhere.

The Process

• Phone call with the owner.

• Day on-site with the current crew - paid - we both see if it's a fit.

• Move to full rates as you prove the work.

Application Questions

• Do you have the legal right to work in Australia? (Yes/No)

• How many years experience do you have in construction, carpentry, or joinery?

• How many years in a supervisory / team-leading role?

• Do you have experience working with timber windows, sash repair, or heritage joinery? (Yes/No - details if yes)

• Do you hold a valid White Card? (Yes/No)

• Do you have a current driver's licence + reliable transport? (Yes/No)

• Why are you interested in retrofit double glazing specifically? (1-3 sentences)

Questions before applying: ******@thermawood.com.au