Maintenance Lead

About the Company

We are a family-owned food manufacturing company with a proud history of producing high-quality, delicious products for our customers. We value tradition, innovation, and a hands-on approach to everything we do. Our team is passionate about creating safe, efficient, and reliable processes to ensure consistent excellence in every product we make. Working with us means joining a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions make a real difference.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, proactive Maintenance Manager to join our Maintenance and Engineering team.

In this key role, you'll ensure our production equipment runs reliably, efficiently, and safely — keeping operations moving smoothly and minimising downtime.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the maintenance fitter to deliver safe, high-quality, and timely maintenance outcomes.
• Act as the first responder for breakdowns from 2:00 pm onwards — diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic issues.
• Develop and deliver a robust preventative maintenance schedule to minimise downtime.
• Manage and coordinate contractors and suppliers on-site between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Monitor spare parts and inventory, placing orders as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and budgets.
• Collaborate with Production and R&D teams to identify improvements and optimise plant performance.
• Participate in daily engineering meetings and ensure seamless handover between shifts.

What You'll Deliver

• Reliable, well-maintained equipment that keeps production running efficiently.
• Accurate, up-to-date maintenance logs and activity reports.
• Weekly maintenance plans and contractor reconciliations.
• Active participation in daily and weekly engineering meetings.
• Continuous improvements to maintenance systems and equipment reliability.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in maintenance management or supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems (ideally in food or FMCG manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of WHS standards, maintenance planning, and budgeting.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and contractor management skills.
• Computer literacy and confidence using maintenance reporting systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations during the afternoon shift.
• Competitive pay, stable hours, and a growing, family-owned food manufacturing environment.
• Direct impact on equipment performance, safety, and plant efficiency.

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