Workshop Supervisor

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Cairns to lead the fabrication workshop, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery. You will supervise workshop personnel, coordinate workloads, and provide technical leadership while supporting production planning and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving performance within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience leading fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding and engineering processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the fabrication workshop, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-time delivery and quality.
• Supervise workshop personnel and coordinate workloads.
• Support production planning and provide technical leadership.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• This is a hands-on leadership role developing people and driving performance.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication

Welding

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical – Cairns QLD

North Coast Engineering (NCE) is a growing fabrication and engineering business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across a diverse range of industries.

With a significant pipeline of upcoming work and exciting growth planned for the future, we're looking for an experienced Supervisor to help lead our fabrication team and play a key role in the next stage of our business.

This isn't just another workshop job. It's an opportunity to join a business where your experience will be valued, your input will matter, and your career can grow alongside the company.

Why Join North Coast Engineering?

Secure Long-Term Work

We have a strong and growing workload across fabrication, site projects, repairs, maintenance and construction works, providing long-term stability and job security.

Strong Earning Potential

We offer attractive remuneration for the right candidate, with opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime, site work and additional responsibilities.

Variety in Your Work

No two weeks are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work across workshop fabrication, site installations, shutdowns, maintenance projects and bespoke engineering solutions.

Be Part of Our Growth Story

We're an expanding company with ambitious plans for the future. As we grow, so do the opportunities for our people.

For the right person, this role offers a pathway into senior leadership and operational management positions as the business continues to expand.

Positive Workplace Culture

We're building a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, where effort is recognised and where everyone contributes to the success of the business.

About the Role

As Workshop Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our fabrication workshop, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.

You will supervise workshop personnel, coordinate workloads, support production planning and provide technical leadership while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

This is a hands-on leadership role that would suit an experienced tradesperson who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving performance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience leading fabrication teams
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding and engineering processes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others