Workshop Leading Hand

Workshop Leading Hand

Build great projects. Lead great people. Go home proud of both.

Tuddy's Engineering has earned a reputation as one of Ballarat's most respected engineering and structural steel fabrication businesses. Built on quality workmanship, reliability and strong relationships, the business continues to deliver a diverse range of projects across regional Victoria while investing in the people who make it all possible.

Workforce Extensions Ballarat is proud to partner with Tuddy's Engineering to recruit an experienced Workshop Leading Hand who is ready to take the next step in their career without leaving the trade they enjoy behind.

This is a genuine hands on leadership role. You'll continue working on the tools, fabricating and welding alongside the team while helping coordinate workshop activities, mentoring apprentices and ensuring every project is completed safely, efficiently and to the exceptional standards Tuddy's Engineering is known for.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in the day to day success of the workshop. This role offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to remain actively involved in fabrication while developing your leadership skills and helping drive workshop performance.

You'll lead by example, support an experienced team, mentor apprentices and help ensure projects are delivered on time, safely and to the highest quality standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support the workshop team through positive, hands on leadership.
• Carry out structural steel fabrication, welding and assembly to engineering drawings and Australian Standards.
• Assist with planning daily workflow to maximise productivity and meet project deadlines.
• Mentor apprentices and provide guidance and technical support to team members.
• Monitor quality, ensuring work is completed right the first time.
• Promote a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.
• Work closely with management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help maintain the strong team culture and reputation Tuddy's Engineering has built over many years.

About You

You're an experienced Fabricator, Boilermaker or Welder who takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys helping others succeed.

You'll bring:

• Trade qualifications in Fabrication, Boilermaking or a related trade.
• Proven experience in structural steel fabrication and welding.
• The ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
• Previous leadership experience or the confidence and attitude to step into your first Leading Hand role.
• A commitment to quality workmanship, workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to earn the respect of those around you.

Why Join Tuddy's Engineering?

When you join Tuddy's Engineering, you're joining a business that genuinely values skilled tradespeople and understands that great projects are delivered by great teams.

You'll enjoy:

• Permanent full time employment with long term job security.
• A leadership role that keeps you on the tools.
• A modern, well equipped workshop with quality equipment.
• A diverse range of structural steel fabrication projects that keep every week interesting.
• The opportunity to mentor apprentices and help develop the next generation of tradespeople.
• A supportive management team that values initiative, teamwork and quality workmanship.
• A respected local business with a strong reputation built on decades of delivering exceptional results.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for more responsibility without leaving the trade you enjoy, this is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Ballarat's leading engineering businesses and make a genuine impact.

Apply now through Workforce Extensions Ballarat or contact our team for a confidential discussion about the role.