Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive leader with a strong background in maintenance planning to oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all maintenance activities across our bulk handling operations.
This is a hands-on role suited to candidates with trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical fields. You will lead a small team of multi-skilled tradespeople, responsible for developing and managing preventative and planned maintenance schedules, reporting directly to the Operations General Manager.
About the Role:
* Develop and manage preventative and planned maintenance schedules
* Lead and coordinate a small team of multi-trade technicians
* Manage open work orders, daily task scheduling, and prioritisation based on business needs
* Maintain spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical parts
* Ensure reliability and availability of all plant and equipment through forward planning and effective stakeholder communication
* Monitor maintenance budgets and report against KPIs and corporate objectives
* Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
* Identify and implement improvements in maintenance processes, systems, and tools
Your Skills and Qualifications:
We're looking for a candidate with one or more trade qualification: Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter, or an unrestricted Electrical Licence. Proven experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution is essential. Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, MEX) and strong financial acumen related to maintenance activities are also required.
What We Offer:
* An attractive salary package: $130K + Super (commensurate with experience)
* Fully maintained company vehicle + fuel card
* Includes company-issued laptop and mobile phone
* On-call allowance
* Flexible, inclusive workplace culture
* Opportunity to grow with an innovative, forward-thinking organisation
About You:
Candidates must have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, previous leadership or supervisory experience, and experience in a similar agri-business or grain-handling environment.