Peak ARE Pty. Ltd., a family-owned HVAC and Electrical Services company in Townsville, is seeking a motivated, experienced Sheet Metal Department Manager. This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled fabrication team within a growing business. The role includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality and safety, managing job scheduling, and collaborating with other teams to meet deadlines. Benefits include competitive salary, relocation assistance, company vehicle or allowance, professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment. Applicants with sheet metal fabrication experience, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset are encouraged to apply. About our business Peak ARE Pty. Ltd is a family owned and operated business established in Townsville, since 2004. With our current team of 70 staff, Peak ARE specialise in the delivery of Commercial and Industrial, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Electrical Services employing an all-inclusive methodology in the delivery of our works, with a strong reputation in being able to deliver expert results in the design, construction, commissioning and servicing of all key areas within the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) & Electrical industry. This role is placed within our Sheet metal Department working alongside our Mechanical & Electrical Projects Teams, supported by our Safety and Administration teams. We promote, display, and maintain safety in all aspects of work to ensure safe working environment for all internal & external personnel. As well as maintain respectful behavior to provide a “friendly” and co-operative workplace environment. We expect high-level satisfaction for all Customers, Consultants, Contractors, and Supplier relationships Your Role: As the Sheet Metal Department Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the fabrication department. You’ll lead a skilled team, manage job scheduling and resources, and work closely with other departments to meet production targets and customer deadlines. Key Responsibilities: · Lead and supervise the sheet metal team, including tradespeople and apprentices · Plan and coordinate jobs, ensuring timely delivery and quality workmanship · Monitor and manage workshop performance, safety, and workflow · Maintain and troubleshoot fabrication machinery and equipment · Liaise with project managers, estimators, and clients as needed · Ensure compliance with WHS standards and company policies · Drive continuous improvement in processes and team culture What You’ll Need: · Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication (trade qualification preferred) · Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role · Strong understanding of CNC equipment, folding, welding, and cutting processes · Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans · Excellent communication and organisational skills · A proactive, safety-first mindset · The successful applicant will ideally possess the following qualifications and licenses: · Excellent computer skills · Ductwork manufacturing experience a bonus but not essential. · Forklift Licence · White Card · Additional license's highly regarded. What We Offer: · A supportive team and great workplace culture · Competitive remuneration super overtime (where applicable) · Relocation assistance for selected candidates · The option of Company supplied vehicle or Vehicle Allowance · Mobile phone allowance · Career progression and professional development opportunities · Job security with a well-established family-owned company · Onsite parking uniforms/PPE provided · Flexible working roster, offering RDO options on successful completion of probation period. · Salary sacrifice packaging options. · Investment in training opportunities to facilitate career development. · A financially sound and stable long-term career with an industry leading, modern, and progressive family owned and operated organisation. · A team culture and work environment that only a family owned, and operated business can offer. · Local / Company - Employee Benefits