At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic workshop, drive performance, and champion safety culture.
- Company: Schlam Payload, a leader in mining equipment innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead impactful projects and drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performing team shaping the future of mining.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in workshop leadership, welding trade certificate, strong people skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Us
Schlam Payload is the global expert in load and haul attachments - and we're redefining what's possible. Headquartered in Western Australia, one of the world's most productive mining regions, we design and manufacture the industry's best mining truck bodies and buckets for hard rock operations, backed by unmatched product life‑cycle support. Our relentless focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and quality has positioned us as the partner of choice for many of the world's leading mining companies - delivering proven productivity gains, reduced downtime, and lower maintenance. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of mining equipment, this is your opportunity.
About The Role
As Workshop Manager, you will take the lead in running a dynamic, fast‑paced fabrication workshop, energising the team, driving performance and championing a strong safety culture every day. You will oversee planning and scheduling, support our trades team and ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will guide a skilled crew of Boilermaker Welders, Supervisors, Leading Hands, QC and Stores personnel, building capability, strengthening team culture and delivering exceptional operational results together.
In This Role, You Will:
- Lead safety culture and ensuring compliance with HSE and Safety Management Systems
- Plan, schedule and oversee workshop jobs to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery
- Manage supervisors and trades teams to drive productivity and quality outcomes
- Allocate resources and manage build lead times
- Conduct weekly inspections and safety interactions
- Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders
- Support quoting, scoping and technical feasibility of projects
- Drive LEAN principles and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with People & Culture to develop team capability and training plans
About You
You will bring a strong background in the manufacturing industry, with proven experience leading a complex workshop environment and managing teams of welders and boilermakers to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Ideally, You Will Have:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar workshop or operations leadership role
- Strong background in engineering, fabrication or resource industry environments
- Welding/ Boilermaker Trade Certificate (essential)
- Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with LEAN, 5S or Six Sigma principles
- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
- Leadership & Management qualifications (desirable)
- Welding or Quality Inspection qualifications (desirable)
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We don't just support our clients we partner in their success. You'll be joining a high‑performing team known for technical leadership, customer excellence and continuous improvement. We value initiative, trust, and collaboration and we're committed to helping you grow and succeed.
- Lead high‑impact projects and be a key part of innovation in mining attachments
- Dynamic role with real ownership of outcomes
- Work locally with a skilled, supportive team
- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a global industry
Workshop Manager employer: Schlam Payload
At Schlam Payload, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven culture that prioritises safety, quality, and fairness. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Forrestfield, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence global recruitment practices while working closely with senior leaders in a dynamic environment. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee growth, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in a company that is scaling internationally within one of the world's most productive mining regions.
