Workshop Supervisor – Fabrication & Site Services

About the Role
We seek an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead a dynamic fabrication team in Melbourne’s west. You will oversee daily production, manage trades personnel, ensure quality and safety standards compliance, and liaise with management to drive performance. This hands-on leadership role combines operational oversight with technical involvement in the tools.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop staff, including tradespersons and apprentices, ensuring efficient task allocation and performance monitoring.
• Manage production schedules, allocate resources, and oversee workflow to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with OHS/WHS standards, lead daily pre-starts/toolbox meetings, and promote a safety-first culture.
• Interpret engineering/workshop drawings and fabrication plans to guide the team’s work in structural steel, pump, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, equipment readiness, and service schedules
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and mentor team members to

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualification in metal fabrication, boilermaking, automotive, or related field (Cert III or higher)
• At least 5 years of experience in a workshop/fabrication environment, with 1–2 years in a supervisory or leading-hand role
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and fabrication documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage teams and production challenges
• High-level commitment to quality, safety, and organisational standards

Benefits & Remuneration

• Competitive salary with superannuation
• Hands-on leadership in a cutting-edge fabrication setting
• Opportunity to develop and mentor your team—skip-level reviews, training initiatives, and performance improvement plans
• Be part of a safe, integrity-driven culture supporting team growth and workshop excellence

Why This Role Matters

• Lead by Example: This role empowers you to drive workshop performance, not just manage it, ensuring quality and safety excellence.
• Team Builder: Develop tradespeople into future leaders, fostering a collaborative, skilled and engaged workforce
• Operational Authority: You’ll have autonomy over scheduling, resource allocation, and process improvements, with real impact on productivity and outcomes

Diversity & Inclusion

TRS Resourcing is committed to a fair and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Apply Today

If you're ready to step into a pivotal role where leadership, technical skill, and team development align, email Laura at TRS Resourcing to discuss this opportunity.

Laura Privitelli
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