Workshop Foreman

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Foreperson to join our team supporting operations at Sydney Airport. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise keeps our fleet and plant running safely, efficiently and ready to perform. You’ll play a key role in keeping our operations moving, while building strong relationships across the business:

• Maintain, repair and service a wide range of heavy vehicles and plant
• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop and ensure a high standard of work
• Complete pink slips and support roadworthy compliance
• Order parts and manage stock control
• Maintain equipment including trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors and small plant
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and airport stakeholders
• Lead by example on safety and maintain a clean, organised workshop
• Be available for on-call support, including emergency repairs and response

How will you connect to the role?

You’re a capable trades professional who enjoys leading from the front and working with people:

• Qualified Motor Mechanic (Trade Certificate)
• Strong experience with heavy vehicles and plant
• Ability to complete pink slips (or willingness to obtain)
• HR Licence and Forklift Licence
• ASIC and Cat 2 clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Senior First Aid (desirable)
• A practical, team-first mindset with strong relationship skills

Why Fulton Hogan

We’re people focused and proud of the work we do. We work together, support each other and make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and be part of a strong team, we’d love to hear from you.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.