About the Role Join our specialist windows and facade installation business as a Leading Hand. Lead small crews while working hands-on on aluminium systems, glazing, and facade projects. Ensure safe, accurate, high-standard installations that meet Australian standards and client specs.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate installers, glaziers, labourers & apprentices for efficient daily output
* Perform expert hands-on installation: measuring, fixing, assembling, glazing, sealing aluminium windows/doors, shopfronts, curtain walls & cladding
* Read & interpret shop drawings, specs & schedules for precise setting out & alignment
* Run daily pre-starts, toolbox talks & safety briefings; report progress & issues
* Enforce WHS, SWMS, height safety & quality compliance (AS 2047, AS 4284, NCC)
* Solve site challenges, maintain organised sites & mentor juniors
Skills & Experience Required
* 3-5+ years hands-on aluminium window/door/façade installation experience (commercial curtain walling, shopfronts, cladding preferred)
* Trade qualification (e.g. Cert III Glass & Glazing, Aluminium Fabrication or Carpentry Cert III) highly desirable
* Proven supervisory/leading hand experience or strong leadership skills
* Current White Card, asbestos awareness, Crystalline silica training and driver's licence
* Knowledge of Australian standards for windows, glazing & facades
* Precision, problem-solving, team communication & physical fitness for heights/manual work
Desirable
* EWP ticket, First Aid/CPR
* High-rise façade or rectification project experience
* Working at Heights ticket
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate + overtime
* Ongoing projects with variety & stability
* Tools, PPE, company support & career pathway to Supervisor roles
* Positive team environment with training on new systems