Position Summary

The role is based out of our Airport West office, but works are primarily in the field which can be anywhere from across the greater Melbourne area. There is no requirement to report to the office every day but the successful applicant needs to be willing to travel anywhere in metro Melbourne dependant on work location. The role is in our interiors division which is the latest edition to our Electrical and Mechanical divisions which have been operating for over 30 years with a strong focus on non-structural office and warehouse fit-outs, along with commercial building maintenance:

About us

• Medium sized company (45 staff)
• Family company with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• We are eager to train, mentor and upskill all our staff
• Huge potential for growth

Our Business

MPE Group are a family-owned and run company since 1989. We are a professional organisation, involving several divisions, electrical, mechanical and interiors. A team of friendly and motivated staff ensure a great working environment.

Position Description

• Experience with general building maintenance (Door Repairs and Maintenance, Plaster Patching and Painting, Furniture and Minor Cabinetry Installs, Small Tiling Jobs etc.)
• Experience managing small jobs while being hands on – with support from the office and team.
• Liaise with clients, sourcing materials, reading plans and general decision making and problem solving where needed.
• Experience scoping jobs for quoting – Attend site and meet with client. Scope jobs accurately and take photos, measurements, and feed back to estimating team for quoting.
• Any experience in office fit outs such as ceilings, wall partitions etc. would be beneficial but not necessarily a requirement for the role.
• Good attention to detail
• Applicant needs to be Trade Qualified and have White Card, Own Hand / Power Tools and own reliable vehicle.
• Preferably applicant would hold an EWP licence
• Quality Assurance
• OH&S
• Policy & Process improvements
• Compliance to industry standards
• Customer relationship management

People Management

• Relationship management with clients and stakeholders
• Maintain OH&S policies and procedures
• Maintain Construction Policy & Process

Teamwork

• Effective & efficient relaying of relevant information to colleagues
• Actively participate in any/all continuous improvement activities
• Share experience, knowledge and best practice with colleagues
• To live and breathe the MPE vision, mission, values every day
• Maintain a positive and supportive culture throughout the division

OH&S

• Apply the principles of OH & S in the workplace at all times
• Ensure provided PPE is maintained & used as prescribed, replenishing as necessary.
• Apply good housekeeping principles

Policy and Process

• Follow all Company policies and procedures at all times
• Any other duties as requested by other management from time to time.

Equipment Operated and Systems Used

• Simpro
• Asana
• Project Software

Education and Skills

• Building & Construction Cert IV
• Trade or Tertiary Qualification in Construction, management or other relevant field
• Management training (project and people)
• 3+ years carpentry experience
• Developed knowledge of construction techniques and industry
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and consultants
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, to budget and to specification
• Understanding of OH&S requirements
• Understanding of Industrial Relations Landscape
• People Management skills
• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve set goals
• Commercial acumen
• Political Savvy
• Project Management
• Strong communication skills