Senior Trades Leader

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $135,000 - $160,000
Senior Trades Leader

A high-impact leadership position at a manufacturing site undergoing transformation. As a Trade Qualified Electrician or Mechanical Fitter, you'll oversee a day shift team of multi-skilled trades responsible for breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and safety-critical work.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Operations Leadership to drive reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement during a significant site uplift.

Lead the day shift maintenance team across both electrical and mechanical disciplines. Coordinate breakdown responses and deliver preventative maintenance across the site.

Ensure task ownership, smooth shift handovers, and full utilisation of CMMS for accurate task tracking.

Enforce WHS standards, including isolations, LOTO procedures, and contractor compliance.

Mentor trades and apprentices, set daily expectations, and drive the pace of work.

Collaborate with Production and Projects teams to improve uptime and asset reliability.

About You

Qualified trades leader with strong presence on the floor, able to stay calm under pressure, and committed to lifting standards through people, process, and performance.

Proven experience leading trades in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.

Strong WHS mindset and understanding of safe systems of work.

Familiarity with CMMS, shift logs, or other task-tracking tools.

Experience in shift-based work or 24/7 operations.

Solid communication skills and ability to lead from the front.

Key Requirements
  • Trade qualification as a Licensed Electrician or Mechanical Fitter (essential).
  • Proven experience supervising trades in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
  • Strong WHS mindset and understanding of safe systems of work.
  • Familiarity with CMMS, shift logs, or other task-tracking tools.
  • Experience in shift-based work or 24/7 operations.
Bonus Points For

Background in recycling, food, or FMCG sites.

What's On Offer

Competitive hourly rate.

Permanent, full-time role with consistent 12-hour day shifts.

2 on, 2 off Pitman Roster for great work-life balance.

Be part of a site transformation with real investment in people and plant.

Supportive leadership and clear career pathways into senior roles.

Why Join Us

Make a significant impact in a site undergoing major transformation.

Clear career progression with leadership opportunities.

Supportive team culture where your leadership is valued.

Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and further earnings.

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