Site Leading Hand - Boilermaker

Company Profile:

Australian Structural Steel specialises in mild steel fabrication and installation works across the Sydney Metro and surrounding areas. Established in 1995, the Head Office and Workshop location is situated in the Silverwater industrial area (2128).

Role Description

The role is site based, undertaking structural steel installation on various sites in Sydney and surrounding areas.

The role title is Site Leading Hand – Tradesman. Key responsibilities include coordinating and supervising structural steel installation activities while working hands-on as an active tradesperson. The role involves leading a small team, undertaking boilermaking and welding activities, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

-       Lead and coordinate daily activities of boilermakers, riggers and trade assistants

-       Allocate tasks, set work priorities, and provide clear direction

-       Monitor work quality, resolving issues promptly

-       Complete Hands-On Trade Work, e.g. boilermaking tasks, set-out and installation

-       Conduct daily pre-starts and safety processes, including SWMS and permits

-       Immediately correct and report unsafe behaviours or conditions

-       Review drawings and job scopes and communicate requirements to the team

-       Liaise with Site Supervisor to coordinate workflow and resolve issues

-       Report progress, delays, material shortages, and quality concerns promptly

-       Ensure equipment is organised, used, stored, and recorded for efficient operations

-       Lead by showing initiative and maintaining a strong work ethic

-       Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional attitude on site with all stakeholders

-       Takes accountability for safety, work quality, punctuality, and crew performance

Requirements:

To be considered for this role you must possess the following:

-       Trade Certificate – Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator (required)

-       General Construction Induction Card/White Card (required)

-       High Risk Work license (HRWL) (desirable)

-       Yellow Card (desirable)

-       High-level competence in structural fabrication, welding processes and mild steel installation

-       Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately

-       Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Benefits and the Next Step… 

Casula position prior to transition to permanent; FairWork approved Enterprise Agreement. Excellent working conditions, including RDO’s, 17.5% leave loading, as well as overtime penalty rates.

*Only permanent residents and citizens will be considered for this role.

*We are a private Company with internal HR services, agencies need not apply.