Hands-on Workshop Foreperson role at Swanbank, leading safe and reliable plant and equipment operations, apply now
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Our team at Swanbank is looking for an experienced Workshop Foreperson to support the day-to-day operation of our workshop. This role is hands-on and focused on keeping our plant and equipment safe, reliable, and available - maximising uptime and reducing delays for the operation.
What you'll bring
* Trade qualifications with at least 5 years exposure across civil, road transport, mining or similar
* Successful track record of workshop supervision with proven leadership and coaching skills
* Proven client relationship development by proving superior service delivery effort
* Strong fault-finding skills and break down support
* Exposure scheduling maintenance over large geographically disperse areas
* Timely and quality decision making, working effectively under tight deadlines and pressure
* Computer literacy, with strong practical knowledge of Excel (Intermediate) & the MS Office suite, will be highly regarded.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
* An attractive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
* A supportive, safety-first and dynamic team environment
* State of the art workshop, which is well designed for positive safety & labour efficiency mapping
* Opportunities for ongoing development within Downer
To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application with your resume and cover letter.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from 24 December 2025 and will return on 12 January 2026. During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.