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McLean Farms is a diversified family-owned agri-business based in Pittsworth, 30 minutes Southwest of Toowoomba. Specialising in livestock and food production, the business is involved with a broad range of agricultural enterprises such as grain, compost and feed mill operations.

At McLean Farms our core values guide everything we do:

• We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
• We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
• We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously.
• We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
• We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours knowing what is right and what is wrong.

Are you an experienced fabrication professional with strong leadership skills? If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards in a safe and efficient workshop, this is your opportunity to join our team as a Fabrication Workshop Supervisor.

About the Role
As the Fabrication Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring company assets and equipment are maintained to the highest standards. You will be responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance, supervising workshop activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Daily duties will include:

• Oversee the daily operations of the fabrication workshop, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Oversee routine building and housing maintenance, addressing structural concerns and ensuring company-owned properties remain safe and functional.
• Schedule and manage preventative maintenance for workshop plant, tools, and equipment to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Lead and mentor the workshop team, providing training and support to apprentices and identifying potential tradespeople for career progression.
• Maintain safety and compliance by enforcing workplace safety regulations and ensuring a clean, hazard-free environment.
• Use AutoCAD to create and deliver fabrication drawings, supporting workshop activities and operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Ancillary Services Manager to improve maintenance planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies.
• Preparation of reporting for Management.
• Ensure all work is carried out in alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standard

What You’ll Bring:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade is essential.
• Proven experience in a fabrication workshop or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD for fabrication drawings.
• Experience with MEX preferred but not essential.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to maintenance and workshop operations.
• A commitment to upholding safety and quality standards.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• The chance to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to excellence.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this exciting leadership role, apply today!

Submit your resume, including your cover letter.

To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.au.

Apply today!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply. 

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.