Leading Hand / All Rounder

Luxwood Homes manufactures and installs transportable and modular buildings, including changeroom and amenities buildings, mining accommodation camps, education facilities and other commercial projects.

We are looking for a practical, motivated Leading Hand / All-Rounder who enjoys working alongside a team, taking responsibility and keeping jobs moving. This role combines hands-on workshop work with coordinating people and materials, driving production targets and assisting with installations on project sites.

You will work closely with management to turn production plans into completed buildings—making sure the team knows what needs doing, materials and contractors are ready, and work progresses safely and to the required standard.

This is not a desk-based management position. We need someone who is comfortable picking up the tools while also keeping an eye on the overall job.

What you will be doing

• Driving production targets: Organise daily tasks and priorities, monitor progress against agreed schedules and help resolve issues before they hold up production.
• Leading from the workshop floor: Work alongside the team on building, assembly and general workshop tasks, providing practical direction and setting a strong example.
• Planning ahead: Make sure materials, components, tools and equipment are ready for upcoming work. Identify shortages early and communicate purchasing and delivery requirements to management.
• Coordinating employees and contractors: Help sequence work, confirm contractor arrangements and ensure work areas are ready so trades can complete their tasks efficiently.
• Assisting with site installations: Help prepare buildings for dispatch and participate in on-site installation, assembly and completion work. Travel to project sites will form part of the role as required.
• Maintaining quality and safety: Check workmanship, address practical problems and help maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop and installation site.

Some basic planning, progress reporting and record-keeping will be required, but the focus is on being actively involved in the work and helping the team deliver.

Who we are looking for

You will bring practical experience in construction, carpentry, fabrication, manufacturing or a similar hands-on environment. Previous leading hand or supervisory experience would be well regarded, although we also welcome applications from capable tradespeople ready to take the next step.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes initiative and ownership: You notice what needs doing, think ahead and follow through rather than waiting for instructions at every step.
• Can organise people and priorities: You communicate clearly, lead by example and balance hands-on work with keeping the wider job on track.
• Enjoys variety and solving problems: You are willing to help across different tasks and work both in the workshop and on installation sites.
• Wants to learn and grow: You take an interest in the business, contribute ideas and are keen to develop your skills and responsibilities over time.

Licences and experience

Essential: A current driver’s licence and a valid White Card (Construction Induction).

Desirable, but not essential: Welding experience and a current forklift licence.

Why join Luxwood Homes?

We are a small business with a practical, straightforward approach. You will work directly with management, have your ideas heard and see the impact of your contribution—not get lost in layers of management or unnecessary red tape.

We value people who take initiative, suggest better ways of doing things and take pride in the finished product. That goes hand in hand with maintaining safe working practices, quality workmanship and respect for the team.

This position would suit someone who wants more than a narrowly defined role. There is scope to become an important part of the business and take on greater responsibility in production, team leadership and installations as your experience and capabilities develop.

How to apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, licences and what interests you about the role.