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Workshop Foreman – Jones Engineering (Dandenong South)
Join a proud, family-owned engineering business with over 50 years of success.
At Jones Engineering, we're known for our reliability, workmanship, and long-standing relationships across the food, beverage, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We're now looking for an experienced and hands‐on Workshop Foreman to lead our fabrication and fitting team at our Dandenong South facility.
About the Role
This is a leadership position for someone who takes pride in quality work and knows how to get the best out of a team. You'll oversee the day‐to‐day operations of our workshop, ensuring jobs are delivered safely, on time, and to our high standards.
You'll work closely with management, clients, and site teams — coordinating fabrication, fitting, and maintenance projects in our workshop, while maintaining an efficient and well‐organised workspace.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily operations and workflow within the workshop
* Allocate labour, materials, and equipment across multiple projects
* Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards
* Lead, mentor, and develop tradespeople and apprentices
* Communicate effectively with site supervisors and management
* Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment
* Provide input into job planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
* Qualified tradesperson (Fitter, Boilermaker, or similar)
* Proven experience in a supervisory or leading hand role
* Strong mechanical and fabrication knowledge
* Excellent leadership and communication skillsOrganised, reliable, and calm under pressure
* Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
* A hands‐on approach — willing to lead by example
Why Join Us?
* Work for a respected, family‐run business with genuine values
* Be part of a supportive team culture built on respect and integrity
* Variety of work across major industrial and manufacturing clients
* Long‐term stability and opportunity for growth
* Competitive salary based on experience
If you're a strong leader with a trade background and want to take ownership of a well‐respected workshop, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Jones Engineering, Dandenong South for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
* Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
* Full‐time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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