JLE Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Workshop Manager to join our Manufacturing & Hire division. Based in Orange, this role offers stable workshop-based work on high-quality High Voltage electrical equipment for major construction project, renewables & data centres.
About the role
Your role will be to lead manage and enforce accountability within JLE Workshop teams, and to make decisions to achieve and meet required outcomes. You will be responsible for overseeing the JLE Workshop projects and assisting with project planning, budgets, forecasts, aiming for efficient resource and plant planning to achieve desired outcomes
Key responsibilities include:
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Representing JLE Mining and Tunnelling as Workshop Manager working with project support teams and Workshop Supervisors.
- Lead and manage JLE Workshop Supervisors assisting with the project goals and ensuring positive outcomes around quality and profitability.
- Assist the general manager to Complete monthly progress reports, end of month invoicing, budget forecasts.
- Participate in project handover meetings with JLE estimators and Engineers to ensure all project related information has been discussed and made available.
- Assist with detailed material, and subcontractor procurement as required in line with tender budgets.
- Solve cross functional issues within the project crew creating a good culture and leading by example.
- Communicate with JLE Management and client representatives regarding planning costs and quality for all projects under your supervision.
- Carry out detailed project handover reports with JLE Supervisors ensuring they understand the project and have the materials and resources they require. (Scope, Drawings Engineering detail.)
- Work through detailed project methodology ensuring safety and quality testing is completed always
- Lead, manage and make accountable supervisors to ensure the intended results are achieved.
- Maintain strong document control ensuring current plans and documents are being utilized where required and constant communication exists with all stakeholders.
- Manage and monitor and review JLE quality process for individual projects to insure costs effective installation and commissioning on every project.
- Assist with estimating of potential workshop projects and hire projects.
- Maintain and monitor all workshop overheads and budgets to ensure probability.
- Interact with customers when required and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
- Oversee stock procurement and insure future planning for stock procurement of long lead items.
Why make the move?
Join a stable workshop environment with consistent production work and competitive rewards.
Benefits include:
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Competitive remuneration package.
- Family-focused hours supporting work-life balance.
- Employee benefits platform with retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
- Workshop-based — one location, no site travel.
- Long-term growth potential within JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.
- Workplace banking benefits.
- Monthly values awards and employee recognition.
- Supportive workshop team environment.
What you'll bring
Essential:
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Electrically qualified.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of work team.
- Current driver’s license.
- Electrical Workshop Management.
Desirable:
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Conducting meetings and issuing tasks to staff.
- Certificate of Engineering.
- Understanding and interoperating relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Training in OH&S disciples.
- 7-12 years’ experience in the trade.
- Experience with SimPro.
About JLE Group
Established in 2004 and now part of Maas Group Holdings, JLE Group's Manufacturing & Hire division specialises in producing high-quality electrical equipment that powers construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.
For skilled workshop professionals, we offer consistent production work in a modern facility, cutting-edge equipment, and career stability backed by a secure project pipeline. Our focus on quality, safety, and innovation creates real opportunities within a collaborative manufacturing team.
If you're ready for steady workshop work with great pay and team support, we'd like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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