Role: Leading Hand / Working Foreman Shopfitter
Location: Western Sydney (Projects are NSW-wide)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Joinery / Shopfitting / Fit-Outs / Retail / Hospitality / Fast-Food
Salary: $45 – $50 per hour + Super + Vehicle Allowance
  
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand / Working Foreman to lead on-site installation teams for high-quality retail, hospitality, and fast-food fit-out projects across Australia.
This hands-on leadership role focuses on supervising and participating in all installation activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to premium quality standards.
You’ll work closely with site supervisors, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth, efficient installations that meet client expectations.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform on-site installation of joinery and fit-out components at multiple retail, fast-food and hospitality sites.
• Manage daily workflow and allocate tasks across site installation teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and workshop teams to ensure timely delivery and installation sequencing.
• Conduct daily site inspections for quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and high-quality workmanship.
• Interpret installation drawings and technical details accurately.
• Ensure all installations comply with design specifications, building codes, and client standards.
• Identify and rectify defects or inconsistencies promptly.
• Maintain comprehensive safety and quality documentation and site inductions.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader liaising with clients, landlords, and centre management.
• Provide clear progress updates and communicate any issues or changes to the project team.
• Represent the company professionally during inspections, handovers, and client meetings.

  
Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Leading Hand, Working Foreman, or Senior Shopfitter focusing on site installation in fit-out or construction projects.
• Trade qualification in carpentry, joinery, shopfitting, or equivalent essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage installation teams on multiple sites concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of WHS regulations, building codes, and installation best practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors and tight project timelines.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting installation drawings and joinery details.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and quality.
• White Card and driver’s licence essential; additional safety tickets highly regarded.

  
What’s on Offer

• $45 – $50 per hour + Super + Vehicle Allowance (depending on experience)
• Work with a national fit-out specialist delivering premium retail, fast-food and hospitality projects.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with clear communication.
• Career progression into senior site management roles.
• Diverse projects across major brands.

  
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For a confidential discussion, contact: Mathew Clemans on [[email protected]]