General Manager - Machining And Fabrication

A well-established, privately owned engineering group with a strong footprint in the industrial services and custom machinery space is looking to appoint a seasoned Group Operations Manager or General Manager to oversee and drive the next phase of operational growth.

This business has evolved significantly over the past decade - growing from a traditional maintenance outfit into a multi-disciplinary provider of custom machine design, engineering services, and turnkey fabrication solutions. With an in-house team of machinists, welders, designers and project managers, the business services a broad range of industries and has carved out a reputation for innovation, responsiveness, and technical excellence.

About the Role Reporting to the Directors, this is a pivotal role responsible for :

Leading day-to-day operations across multiple business units (machine building, general engineering, site services)Driving efficiency and team performance across workshop, site, and design functionsOverseeing project delivery, quoting, scheduling, and customer satisfactionImplementing systems to scale operations and improve marginPlaying a key role in leadership succession and long-term strategyCoaching a technically skilled team and nurturing a positive, accountable cultureYou'll BringA strong leadership track record within engineering, industrial services, or custom machinery environmentsExperience running a workshop / factory environment combined with site-based project deliveryProven ability to juggle commercial responsibility, client engagement, and people leadershipA practical, outcomes-driven mindset - equally comfortable on the floor or in the boardroomFamiliarity with SME environments and ability to implement structure and scaleWhy This Role?Join a business with serious capability -design, build, install and maintain- all under one roofHelp lead an exciting phase of growth, diversification, and operational maturityMake your mark with a technically skilled team who take pride in what they deliverLocal leadership with national and international project exposureSound like you?

This is a confidential opportunity being managed exclusively by our team.

Apply now or reach out for a private discussion.

For more information, contact :

Emily Farrell

• 0466 868 577

Zoe Young |

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