Workshop Manager | Stainless Steel Pickling & Passivation

Workshop Manager

About International Corrosion Services (ICS)

International Corrosion Services Pty Ltd (ICS) is a leading WA specialist in stainless steel pickling, passivation, electropolishing and corrosion remediation. We support clients across the mining, oil & gas, marine, food & beverage and industrial sectors, delivering high-quality surface treatment solutions throughout Western Australia.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Manager to lead our Forrestdale workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Supervisor, Leading Hand or Workshop Manager with a fabrication, coatings, manufacturing or industrial services background who enjoys leading teams and driving operational excellence.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of workshop operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend time both in the office and on the workshop floor, providing guidance, mentoring staff and maintaining efficient workshop operations.

You will lead a team of approximately eight employees while driving continuous improvement across productivity, quality, safety and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily workshop operations

• Coordinate production schedules, workflow and labour allocation

• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule

• Supervise stainless steel pickling, passivation, rinsing and finishing processes

• Maintain QA/QC standards, inspections and documentation

• Conduct daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures

• Monitor workshop performance, KPIs and productivity

• Coordinate workshop maintenance and equipment readiness

• Manage consumables, PPE and chemical inventory

• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development

• Liaise closely with Operations and Administration teams

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification/experience in the Fabrication, coatings, production or relevant industry experience (preferred)

• Previous experience as a Workshop Manager, Supervisor, Leading Hand or similar leadership role

• Strong knowledge of operations, production planning, scheduling and leadership in a workshop environment

• Experience/knowledge within the stainless-steel fabrication, industrial processing, coatings or related industries

• Sound understanding of QA/QC systems and workshop documentation

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example

• Experience managing KPIs, productivity and team performance

• Forklift Licence (essential)

• Confined Space & Working at Heights (essential)

• EWP, Dogging/Rigging and White Card (desirable)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and job management systems

• Full Australian working rights

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and incentive package based on experience

• Work Vehicle and Fuel provided

• Permanent full-time position with long-term career opportunities

• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing WA business

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Well-equipped workshop and modern facilities

• Perth-based role with no FIFO

• Early finish Fridays

• Lunch provided every Friday

• Immediate start available for the right candidate

Why Join ICS?

At ICS, we pride ourselves on delivering specialist corrosion solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and a hands-on approach to leadership.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a skilled team, influence workshop performance and build your career within a growing Western Australian business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the ICS team.