Maintenance Manager

2 days ago

Preston, Victoria, Australia George Lord Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Salary $150k + Super + Monthly RDO | Lead Maintenance & Drive Reliability

Melbourne North

Our client is a long-established Australian plastics manufacturer with more than 75 years in injection moulding and food/industrial packaging. With strong investment in new machinery and a healthy forward workload, they are now seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a small team and modernise the site's maintenance function.

This role suits someone who enjoys being both "on the tools'' when required and driving system improvements, reliability uplift, and plant performance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead maintenance across:

  • Injection moulding machines and peripheral equipment
  • Robotics, automation, and associated machinery
  • Building services, compressors, chillers, HVAC and pumps
  • Tooling care and basic repairs in conjunction with the Toolmaker
  • External contractors (electrical, HVAC, and specialist technicians)

The business is shifting from reactive maintenance to a structured PM/PdM culture — and this role will be central to that transition.

This is a day-shift role with a monthly RDO, plus occasional weekend work for essential shutdowns (e.g., compressor/chiller maintenance).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a small maintenance team (Fitter & Toolmaker) plus contractors
  • Implement and drive preventative & predictive maintenance systems
  • Prioritise and respond to breakdowns with minimal downtime
  • Oversee utilities, facilities and building services
  • Diagnose basic tool faults and coordinate repairs with maintenance/toolroom
  • Plan and deliver maintenance projects (machine relocations, utilities upgrades, tooling commissioning)
  • Maintain maintenance records (spreadsheets or CMMS) and manage spare parts inventory
  • Ensure OHS/WHS compliance and support HACCP requirements
  • Promote 5S, organisation and a clean, safe workplace

About You

  • Trade qualified (Mechanical Fitter, Toolmaker, Electrical or similar)
  • Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in injection moulding or another plastics manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
  • Strong hands-on capability across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Able to lead from the front without becoming a bottleneck
  • Organised, proactive and confident introducing structure and maintenance systems
  • Practical, calm under pressure, and effective at balancing hands-on work with leadership

What's on Offer

  • Salary: $150k + Super
  • Optional fully maintained company vehicle available (included within the package)
  • Monthly RDO
  • Stable day-shift structure with strong autonomy
  • High visibility and influence within the business
  • Long-term job security in a respected Australian manufacturer
  • Supportive leadership and scope to shape the maintenance function

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your maintenance leadership experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially to discuss the role further.

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