Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Engineering team at our Larapinta site. You will lead the maintenance function across our automated sortation systems and depot equipment, ensuring preventative maintenance, rapid repairs, and safe, efficient operations.

This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical maintenance within an industrial environment, combined with proven leadership skills to guide and develop your team.

This position is based at Larapinta but also provides support to local smaller sites across SE Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Airport, Lismore, and Toowoomba, with transport provided for travel to other sites. This is a hands-on role when required.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package- salaried position

• Full-time permanent position

• Monday to Friday roster

• PPE and uniforms provided

• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and career development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance tradespeople, providing training, guidance, and support

• Ensure preventative maintenance and rapid repairs of automated sortation and freight handling equipment

• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and ensure tools and equipment are available for the team

• Develop and implement effective maintenance schedules and procedures

• Collaborate with the Engineering Leadership Team to drive process improvements and support the Engineering Strategy

• Manage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure ongoing maintenance support

• Promote a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with WHS/OHS standards

About You

Skills & Experience:

• Must be a 100% team player, have initiative, be a self-starter, and very motivated

• Experience leading maintenance or reliability teams in continuous process or industrial environments

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance of powered industrial equipment

• Knowledge of carton and package handling conveyor systems

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and technical documentation

• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, 3 Phase motors, and pneumatics

• Proven ability in process improvement and innovative problem solving

Qualifications:

• Qualified tradesperson (Electrical or Mechanical)

• Restricted Electrical Licence – desirable

• Minimum 3 years' leadership experience in maintenance/reliability functions

• Valid driver's licence

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We're not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.