Overview
Trade Team Leader
Location: Newcastle, New South WalesCompany: BGIS Technical Services (Self Perform)Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Mobile / On-Site)
The Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Trade Team Leader to lead and support our Self Perform trade team.
In this role, you'll oversee daily service delivery, quoting, tendering, installations, and maintenance activities across commercial client facilities. You'll be responsible for ensuring KPIs are met, compliance standards are upheld, and client expectations are consistently exceeded.
This is a hands-on leadership position — combining technical trade expertise with team supervision, client engagement, and operational oversight. From day one, you'll be set up for success with a company vehicle, quality tools, and a supportive leadership structure focused on safety, development, and performance excellence
Why You'll Love Working With BGIS
* Company vehicle – modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
* Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
* Career growth – structured leadership pathways and paid training
* Top-tier equipment provided – iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
* Recognition & rewards – spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
* Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits – Fitness Passport access, employee discounts, optional yearly flu vaccination vouchers
* Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
* Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
* Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the trade team
* Oversee quoting, tendering and installation of services
* Ensure service delivery meets contract KPIs and client expectations
* Approve timesheets and manage team performance
* Conduct toolbox talks and mentor apprentices and team members
* Provide technical troubleshooting and hands-on trade support when required
* Manage emergency responses and escalation processes
* Prepare and deliver monthly client reports and attend client meetings
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
* Ensure compliance with WHS, regulatory and BGIS business systems
* Promote continuous improvement and uphold BGIS values
Your Education, Experience & Skills
* Trade Licence
* Current Driver's Licence (manual driving capability preferred)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar leadership/service delivery role
* Experience in quoting, tendering and installation management
* Strong leadership and mentoring capability
* Experience managing KPIs and service performance
* High-level written and verbal communication skills
* Strong administrative skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with IWMS / CMMS systems
* Ability to respond quickly to change and adopt an innovative approach
* Australian working rights (essential)
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. With more than 10,000 employees globally, we deliver innovative service solutions across diverse sectors including government, healthcare, defence, commercial, education, and critical infrastructure. BGIS Self Perform specialises in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across building, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire disciplines nationally. We invest in our people through safe systems, modern equipment, and career development opportunities. Learn more: https://apac.bgis.com/
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced trade leader looking for job stability, strong benefits, and long-term career growth with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
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