Workshop Leading Hand Boilermaker

Programmed Maintenance Services; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand Boilermaker in Unanderra, NSW. You will lead a boilermaking and fabrication team, supervise day-to-day workshop operations, and apply your trade expertise across fabrication, welding, assembly and repair tasks.

You will report to the Workshop Supervisor and play a key leadership role while remaining hands-on to deliver high-quality welding and fabrication services across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on boilermaking experience.
• Demonstrated supervision or mentoring of tradespeople.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the workshop team to deliver projects on schedule.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to team members.
• Ensure work complies with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet engineering specs.
• Hands-on duties in fabrication, welding, assembly and repairs.
• Monitor progress, materials, productivity and safety metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes and efficiency.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example.

Skills

Boilermaker

Leadership

Fabrication

Welding

Drawing interpretation

Safety

Education

Australian-recognised boilermaking qualification

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Wollongong NSW

Programmed is seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand Boilermaker to join our team in Unanderra, NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced boilermaker to take the next step in their career and play a key leadership role within our workshop operations.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate our boilermaking and fabrication team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. You will also remain hands‑on, applying your trade expertise across a range of fabrication, welding, assembly and repair activities.

This is a pivotal role within our operation, contributing to the successful delivery of high‑quality welding and fabrication services to our customers across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the workshop team, ensuring efficient workflow and projects are delivered to schedule.

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to team members.

Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with company, customer and legislative health, safety and environmental requirements.

Conduct quality inspections to ensure completed work meets engineering specifications, drawings and required quality standards.

Liaise closely with the Workshop Supervisor regarding project requirements, priorities, resources and delivery expectations.

Undertake hands‑on duties, including fabrication, structural assembly, repairs and welding.

Monitor and maintain accurate records of work progress, materials, productivity and safety‑related matters.

Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, productivity and efficiency, and recommend practical solutions.

Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in all aspects of workshop operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced and capable boilermaker with strong fabrication skills and demonstrated leadership experience.

You will ideally have:

A current Australian‑recognised boilermaking qualification or equivalent trade certification.

5+ years hands‑on boilermaking experience, with strong expertise in fabrication, assembly and welding.

Demonstrated experience supervising, leading or mentoring tradespeople.

Strong knowledge of Australian Work Health and Safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

The ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and plans.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Strong problem‑solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.

A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and delivering a high standard of workmanship.

Why Join Programmed?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation where your trade skills and leadership experience will be valued. You will have the opportunity to contribute to major projects, develop your leadership capabilities and play an important role in the continued success of our workshop operations.

If you're an experienced boilermaker ready to take the next step and lead a high‑performing workshop team, we'd like to hear from you.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.