Workshop Leading Hand / Supervisor

Problast Protective Coatings; Morwell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Problast Protective Coatings in Morwell, VIC is seeking a Leading Hand/Supervisor to lead our Morwell workshop crew. You will oversee day-to-day tasks, ensure quality work, and mentor apprentices while keeping the workshop safe and on schedule on large-scale industrial projects.

Ideal candidates bring industrial painting or protective coatings experience and a proven ability to lead by example. A valid driver’s licence is essential; forklift licence is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting or protective coatings.
• Previous leading hand or supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Care for quality and pride in your work.
• Strong communication and lead-by-example mindset.
• Driver's license is essential; forklift license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the workshop crew and coordinate day-to-day tasks.
• Ensure every job meets quality standards before leaving the shop.
• Mentor apprentices and upskill current team.
• Maintain workshop safety, organization and schedule.
• Collaborate with management to plan and prioritize jobs.
• Hands-on surface prep and coating application when required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Training & mentoring

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Job description

Problast Protective Coatings – Morwell VIC

Leading Hand / Supervisor
Problast Victoria | Morwell, VIC | Full Time

Ready to step up and lead a crew in a business that's going places? Problast Victoria is looking for an experienced Leading Hand / Supervisor to lead and supervise our Morwell workshop team.

We're a protective coatings contractor based in Morwell, and we're moving into larger-scale, higher-spec industrial and infrastructure work across Victoria. As we grow, we want people who want to grow with us. We hold ourselves to high standards, and this role is key to keeping it that way.

If you care about doing the job properly, take pride in your work and want to build a career on serious industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Leading and supervising the workshop crew and coordinating day-to-day tasks

Making sure every job meets our quality standards before it leaves the shop

Training and upskilling our current team, including mentoring apprentices

Keeping the workshop safe, organized and running on schedule

Working closely with management to plan and prioritize jobs

Hands-on surface prep and coating application (when required)

What we're looking for

Solid experience in industrial painting or protective coatings

Previous leading hand or supervisory experience (advantageous, not essential)

Proven ability to train and develop others

A genuine care for quality and pride in your work

A solutions-focused mindset and the kind of attitude that lifts the team around you

Someone who wants to be part of a growing team and grow with the business

Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example

Reliable, organized and safety focused

Driver's license (essential)

Forklift license (advantageous, not essential)

What we offer

Long-term, stable and secure employment

A leadership role with real growth opportunities as we take on larger, higher-spec projects

An attractive remuneration package that recognizes your skills and experience, offered as salary or hourly wages, with the opportunity for a company vehicle and fuel card for the right person

A team culture built on integrity and excellence