Maintenance Supervisor

Are you ready to lead, make an impact, and take your maintenance career to the next level?

We're on the lookout for an experienced and driven Maintenance Supervisor to join the high-performing Operations team at D&D Technologies, based in our Frenchs Forest facility in Sydney.

At D&D Technologies, we're passionate about designing and manufacturing world-leading gate latches, locks, and hinges. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and quality has earned us a global reputation—with Australian-made products trusted and used in homes, businesses, and public spaces across the world. Since the launch of our groundbreaking MagnaLatch in the late 1980s, we've continued to lead the market in safety gate hardware.

Now proudly part of the ASSA ABLOY Group since 2022, we're continuing our growth journey and expanding our product offering to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

This role plays a critical part in keeping our facility running smoothly, and we're looking for someone who combines technical know-how with leadership capability, a strong work ethic, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Major Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for leading our maintenance operations with a hands-on approach, ensuring our equipment, infrastructure, and systems are safe, efficient, and reliable. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising a small maintenance team, including mechanical fitters.
• Managing and performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs.
• Overseeing site infrastructure, injection moulding machines, and associated equipment (e.g. robots, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Managing contractor visits and coordinating service schedules.
• Supporting the creation and revision of ISO procedures with the QA team.
• Participating in ISO audits related to maintenance operations.
• Monitoring spare parts inventory and maintenance logs.
• Assisting with the design and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling.
• Leading or contributing to installation and commissioning of new equipment or facility upgrades.
• Managing budgets and sourcing materials and supplies in line with business needs.
• Providing on-call support for emergency breakdowns as required.

About You – Key Skills & Experience

We're looking for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys leading by example, supports team, and ensuring operations run smoothly. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent trade background.
• A minimum of 8–10 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role.
• Forklift licence and Connect/Disconnect electrical certification required.
• Experience with injection moulding equipment is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including:
  • Variable speed drives (SEW), Pneumatics, Hydraulics systems
• Familiar with PLC systems and automation (e.g. Siemens, Unitronics).
• Competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and planning.
• Strong understanding of WHS standards, audit compliance, and documentation.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and detail-focused with excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Organised, reliable, and safety conscious.
• Physically fit and capable of performing hands-on tasks when needed.
• A positive, adaptable attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.