Maintenance Team Leader

5 days ago

Bunbury, Western Australia Wespine Industries Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Wespine, the leading softwood Timber Processor in Western Australia is currently ramping up production in an exciting new phase for the company and requires an experienced Maintenance Team Leader with the right attitude. Wespine is a crucial, renewable focussed business and employer in the Dardanup and South West communities, who operates safely as a team to manufacture pine timber building products for distribution throughout Australia.

Our people are integral to our success, and we believe in investing in our employees through offering career pathways, learning opportunities and a culture based on engagement and support. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join our Maintenance team to supervise the mechanical tradespersons and coordinate daily activities to minimise downtime and maximise fibre recovery.

You will also need to be available for planned maintenance shutdowns as scheduled. This exciting position is offered on a full-time basis including a 6 month probation. During projects and plant downtime events work that can't be completed in normal working hours may require additional hours of work.

Normal working hours vary with production requirements but currently involve a three-week cycle working an average of 50 hours per week which includes 1 weekend every 3 weeks.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor the work of mechanical shift crew to ensure safety, productivity and quality of work. Work closely with the planners and provide scope feedback when required. Be actively out in the operational areas to ensure work is carried out in accordance with the work orders in MEX and to approve and actively scope jobs against requests made in MEX to ensure they have sufficient scoping for the planners.
  • Identify hazards, opportunities, weaknesses and faults and create safety documentation, work orders and preventative maintenance schedules as required
  • Review shift Take 2's and JHAs on the job to ensure the crew conducts their work safely in accordance with Wespine safety policies
  • Analyse root cause of breakdowns and provide detailed feedback back to Maintenance Supervisor

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Trade qualification (Mechanical)
  • Mex skills and knowledge
  • First Aid Certificate
  • EWP and Working at Heights licence
  • Forklift licence
  • Basic Welding
  • Strong organisation and work coordination skills
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Planning and resource scheduling skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation
  • Sound writing ability
  • Sound judgement and decision-making skills
  • Good Computer skills

What we Offer:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Employee discount options
  • Eligibility for company incentive scheme
  • On-site physio
  • Weekly pay
  • All PPE supplied

If you are looking for an interesting and fulfilling career development opportunity, long-term local employment and a supportive work environment, then we encourage you to join our team by using the "Apply Now" button below.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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