Supervisor

Supervisor – Mechanical or Electrical (Tasmania)

Burnie & Hobart | Ongoing Maintenance & Project Support

Why this role

• Lead teams across multiple sites, supporting essential maintenance and project work throughout Tasmania.
• Develop your supervisory capability in a supportive environment that values growth and technical excellence.
• Step into a role suited to experienced Supervisors or capable Leading Hands ready to progress.

UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction and maintenance services across Australia’s most critical industries, including energy, resources, utilities, and manufacturing. We work in dynamic environments where teamwork, safety and continuous improvement are essential.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and safety‑focused Supervisor (Mechanical or Electrical), and we welcome strong Leading Hands looking to step up.
This role will support operations across Burnie and Hobart, delivering maintenance, shutdown, and project activities for our Tasmanian clients.

You will lead work groups, coordinate day‑to‑day activities, and ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.

What we offer

• Opportunities to lead and develop teams across diverse industrial environments.
• A supportive culture that invests in training and career progression.
• Work variety across maintenance, capital works and shutdown execution.
• Access to UGL development programs to support your long‑term career pathway.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical or electrical crews across Burnie and Hobart.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with site standards.
• Support planning, work allocation, risk assessments and daily safety activities.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Promote a positive, safety‑driven work culture and mentor team members.

About You

• Extensive experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, project or shutdown environments.
• Confident supervising teams or eager to step up from a Leading Hand position.
• Strong commitment to safety, communication, and teamwork.
• Able to travel between Burnie and Hobart as required (travel support can be discussed).
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced industrial settings with a focus on quality execution.

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (highly desirable).
• Current high‑risk licences and competencies relevant to your trade.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, leading or mentoring crews.
• Ability to complete site‑specific inductions, online training and pre‑employment checks. 

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group, we value diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature‑aged workers.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click Apply and follow the prompts.
We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants.

Please note\: As part of the recruitment process, screening checks may include right‑to‑work verification, reference checks, criminal history checks, and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing).