Maintenance Manager

This is Unyte.

Unyte is a well-established Australian business with over 30 years of experience in the civil construction industry.

Having stuck to our roots in providing wet and dry plant hire solutions to clients across the eastern seaboard since our inception, Unyte have evolved into an all-encompassing, self-performing contractor, and having forged a legacy in Victoria spanning back decades, we have recently expanded into NSW & QLD to take on the next chapter.

We're a part of the wider Symal Group, a construction company determined to make a meaningful difference and we're proud to have some of the best in the game working with us. We're known as a young and ambitious group filled with energy, momentum, and innovation to drive change with bold thinking making us leaders in the building and construction industry.

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your Maintenance career in our evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Unyte, a team of problem solvers that have seen it all and conquered the lot, delivering construction projects across the country as a principal contractor and supporting partner.

With a history stretching back decades, we focus on tailored solutions and reliable delivery in complex project environments, with one of the nation's largest fleet of plant and operators.

Backed by the resources of Symal, a national construction group, we're breaking new ground with limitless capability.

The role

As Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee the maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of Unyte's plant and assets. You'll lead workshop and maintenance teams, manage subcontractors and suppliers, control budgets, and ensure all equipment operates safely, compliantly, and at peak efficiency.

You'll play a critical role in minimising downtime, improving asset reliability, and supporting project delivery across multiple regions.

Your everyday

• Oversee preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and defect management across the fleet.
• Ensure all plant, tools, and equipment meet OEM, legislative, and Unyte safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset uptime, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
• Lead and develop workshop and maintenance teams, driving accountability and retention.
• Manage safety, quality, and compliance through audits, risk registers, SWMS, and incident response.
• Oversee maintenance systems, asset tracking, prestarts, and continuous process improvement.
• Control maintenance budgets, forecasting, reporting, and performance insights for leadership.

Who are you?

• 10+ years' experience in a senior maintenance or asset management role.
• Strong background in plant, heavy equipment, or fleet maintenance.
• Proven leadership experience managing workshop and maintenance teams.
• Deep knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and asset lifecycle planning.
• Strong commercial acumen — budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with CMMS / ERP systems and asset tracking software.
• Mechanical certification or engineering background (preferred).
• Willingness to travel interstate and regionally as required.

A career with us

At Unyte, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Unyte.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Unyte. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.