Workshop Team Leader: Lead Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Pace Appointments; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Appointments is seeking an experienced Workshop Team Leader to guide a hands-on maintenance and production team at a major agribusiness site in the Darling Downs. You will oversee daily workshop activity, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards while meeting targets.

The role requires a trade qualification and proven leadership in a workshop setting, with strong WHS knowledge and the ability to read drawings and schedules.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication or related discipline.
• Experience in a Workshop Team Leader or Leading Hand role.
• Sound knowledge of WHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Confident reading and interpreting work orders, drawings, and schedules.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy for reporting and scheduling (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting workshop staff, including trades, apprentices, and contractors.
• Planning, allocating, and prioritising daily and weekly workloads.
• Enforcing WHS policies, running toolbox talks, and driving a strong safety culture.
• Monitoring equipment condition, maintenance schedules, and breakdowns.
• Liaising with management, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing job documentation, timesheets, and reporting.
• Supporting training, mentoring, and performance development of the team.
• Maintaining workshop housekeeping and compliance standards.

Skills

Team leadership

WHS compliance

Reading drawings

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Pace Appointments is seeking an experienced Workshop Team Leader to guide a hands-on maintenance and production team at a major agribusiness site in the Darling Downs. You will oversee daily workshop activity, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards while meeting targets.

The role requires a trade qualification and proven leadership in a workshop setting, with strong WHS knowledge and the ability to read drawings and schedules.