Are you keen for flexible hours and work for a company who values the importance of family time?
Would you love to be part of a talented team that knows how to work hard but have fun along the way?
Do you want a fresh challenge to learn, push the boundaries and grow as a person?
Would it change your work life if you could work for a company that paid top dollar & gave you the opportunity to progress?
Turnco Building and Maintenance is one of Newcastle top maintenance carpentry companies. We work on all sorts of projects across the Newcastle/Hunter/Lake Mac area including small to large private renovations, real estate and strata maintenance, emergency make safes, and more, so much variety there's no boring days
Being a maintenance carpentry company, we often have up to 10 jobs on the go at a time, which provides you a fantastic opportunity to really challenge yourself by planning and managing a wide variety of jobs, with a great emphasis on returning you safe home to your family every day
Business has really taken off, so we are looking for another pair of hands to help strengthen our team and achieve our company goals.
Here's the kicker, you DON'T need to have experience as an ops manager previously, we just want a gun tradesman that can confidently make decisions, see a job comprehensively and has basic computer skills, everything else you will learn along the way.
Here's why working with us will be the best career move you ever make:
· Your role comes with a strong remuneration package made up of predominantly a base salary up to $110k (based on experience and skills) with regular pay reviews
· Were big on personal development so there will be plenty of room to not only grow personally but also to help the team follow your lead and fire on all cylinders, this includes access to leadership training, WHS courses, and job management software training
· You will be able to help style and grow the business to reach its full potential working directly with the managing director
· You will get to be part of an awesome team environment
· You get a work Ute which can be used for work and personal use – following probation
· iPhone & iPad
· Early knock off on a Friday – Finish at 1:30pm every week
· Paid day off for your birthday
· Beers, barbeques and lots of fun social events – you'll need a sense of humour
Your role will include:
1. Oversee daily scheduling and resource planning for maintenance jobs.
2. Ensure all technicians are prepared, equipped, and briefed for their work.
3. Monitor job progress, budgets, and variations to ensure profitable outcomes.
4. Liaise with clients to confirm job details, timelines, and service expectations.
5. Maintain clear communication with the office team regarding job status and priorities.
6. Review and approve job notes, timesheets, and field documentation.
7. Support tradespeople with technical questions, site issues, and client concerns.
8. Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality and adherence to company standards.
9. Manage vehicle stock, materials ordering, and supplier relationships.
10. Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
11. Ensure all team members comply with WHS standards and company procedures.
12. Lead toolbox meetings, safety checks, and training sessions.
13. Assist with quoting, scheduling quoted works, and job costing as required.
14. Manage defect callbacks and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
15. Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of field staff.
16. Represent the business professionally at all times and maintain strong client relationships.
What we need from you:
• Qualified carpenter with minimum 5 years' experience.
• Previous experience in an operations Manager or supervisory role (preferred but not essential for the right applicant).
• Full driver's licence (Manual preferred).
• White Card + relevant tools.
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive, motivated, and supportive leader
• Strong communicator with clients and team members
• Able to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively
• Solution-focused with strong organisational skills
• Committed to high-quality work and continuous improvement
• Comfortable using systems and following structured processes
• Take pride in your work and go the extra mile to make sure the job is top notch
• Experience with both commercial & industrial construction and maintenance work would help
If you didn't tick all the boxes, then don't stress… this could be your first operations manager job
Having the right stuff is a top priority for us.
If this sounds like you apply now. There is only one opportunity.
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Applications will close on 20th December 2025
Applicants for this position MUST have Australian residency or a valid work visa.