Akura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 50 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design.
We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management.
The result? Industrial Specialists.
About the Opportunities
We're looking for a senior operator to join Akura as a Team Leader in our precast facility. Whether you're an experienced Team Leader with a strong background in factory or production environments, or someone with hands-on experience in construction or a related industry, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a trade qualification—such as a carpenter, cabinetmaker, builder, concreter, roofer, or steel fixer—or if you have a strong eye for detail and experience in formwork, carpentry, or similar tasks, this is a great opportunity to join us as a senior operator.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring specifications are achieved and inventory is used efficiently
* Executing daily tasks to meet production, quality assurance (QA), and logistics targets
* Meeting targets while managing resources within budgetary constraints
* Maintaining a safe workplace and prioritize team wellness
* Completing necessary machine training and sign off on Safe Operating Procedures before use
* Leading designated teams to achieve daily targets and maintain productivity
* Modelling Akura values, setting an example for the team
* Supporting the Precast Manager and Foreman in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Interpreting shop drawings
* Marking out panels as per shop drawings
* Preparing timbers and foam to place inside panels
* Installing formwork on tables prior to concrete pours
* Preparing and installing reinforcement for each precast panel
* Pouring concrete / managing the concrete pour
* Finishing the concrete
About You
Skills in the following would be highly advantageous:
* 3 years' experience in the building industry
* Extensive experience in interpreting shop drawings
* A natural flair for detailed work such as carpentry, formwork or similar
* Exceptional attention to detail and a focus on quality, always seeking to deliver your best work
* Experience in leading a team
You Will Be
* A team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
* Someone who takes a safety-first approach in everything you do!
* Someone who identifies and embraces opportunities for improvement
* Someone who aspires to lead a small team - you won't do this on day one, but over time this is something you'll grow into
What We Offer You
* An exciting career opportunity in a market-leading business experiencing rapid growth
* The opportunity to work in one place, out of the weather in our precast manufacturing facility in Kelso
* Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Competitive hourly rate
* Inclusion in the Akura Factory Bonus Scheme
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.
Alignment with our core values is key so if you've got the right skills and you're reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your Akura journey.
Want to know more?
Visit our Careers Page: https://akura.com.au/careers/
Visit our YouTube channel to check out our manufacturing facilities and what our Clients and Employees have to say about working with Akura: https://www.youtube.com/@AkuraConstruction/videos
* We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Akura will not be liable for any fees associated with such submissions.
* As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include police and medical assessments, to ensure suitability for the role.
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