Workshop Manager

Simplerecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arceye Engineering is seeking a Workshop Manager to own the day-to-day operation of the Pakenham workshop and its team. This hands-on leadership role requires working closely with tradespeople to solve problems, improve safety, quality and productivity, and implement new systems.

You will drive production efficiency, develop the workforce and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard in a dynamic Australian engineering and fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop team and coordinating trades.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, boilermaking and welding processes.
• Familiarity with manual and CNC machining and mechanical fitting.
• Proven ability to plan workloads, allocate labour and optimise productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop a ten-person workshop team.
• Oversee daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation.
• Plan workforce requirements to meet current and future workloads.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and performance management.
• Collaborate with engineering, design and drafting to ensure timely, accurate delivery.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Fabrication knowledge

Welding processes

Manual & CNC machining

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Safety culture

Tools

Job management software

Job description

Lead Our Workshop. Build the Team. Drive Standards.

Arceye Engineering is a growing Australian engineering and fabrication business specialising in heavy fabrication, machining, site maintenance, installations, shutdowns, hydraulic repairs and crane truck services.

As the business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of workshop operations, lead a team of ten and help drive the next stage of the business.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your experience, leadership and ideas will have a genuine impact.

The Position

Reporting directly to the Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Pakenham workshop and its team.

This is a hands‑on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being on the workshop floor, working alongside tradespeople, solving problems and driving high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

You will have genuine authority to improve systems, develop the workforce and implement changes that improve workshop performance.

You will take ownership of:

• Leading, supervising and developing a team of ten workshop personnel
• Managing daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation
• Planning workforce requirements to meet current and future workloads
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and performance management
• Working closely with engineering, design and drafting teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and accurately
• Coordinating workshop resources, equipment, materials and transport
• Improving workshop layout, workflow and production processes
• Developing and maintaining workshop policies, procedures and quality systems
• Driving a strong safety culture while maintaining productivity and delivery standards
• Ensuring fabrication, machining and mechanical work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Overseeing transport logistics and crane truck operations
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability
• Maintaining a clean, organised and professional workshop environment

About You

You are an experienced workshop leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead, develop and hold people accountable.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or senior workshop leader
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, boilermaking and welding processes
• Strong understanding of manual and CNC machining
• Mechanical fitting experience or strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience managing workshop workflow, resources and labour allocation
• Exposure to transport logistics and crane truck operations
• Experience developing and implementing workshop systems, procedures and processes
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, draftspeople, customers and tradespeople
• Strong computer skills and experience with job management or production systems
• A current driver's licence

The Type of Leader We’re Looking For

Technical experience is important, but character and leadership style matter just as much.

You are someone who:

• Leads from the front and is comfortable being on the workshop floor
• Sets clear expectations and holds people accountable
• Treats people with respect while having the confidence to address difficult issues
• Is honest, direct and fair
• Takes ownership and looks for solutions rather than excuses
• Can remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
• Takes pride in quality workmanship and professional standards
• Enjoys developing people and getting the best from a team
• Is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality and performance

What Arceye Engineering Offers

Monday to Friday, 6:20am – 3:10pm

Competitive salary package based on experience

The opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering business

Genuine authority to improve systems and implement change

The opportunity to lead and develop a close knit team

Long term career potential with a business that values initiative, accountability and leadership

If you’re an experienced workshop leader looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership, build a team and genuinely influence the future direction of a growing engineering business, we’d like to hear from you.