Maintenance manager

* Hands-on leadership role in a close-knit maintenance team
* Ideal for a trade-qualified fitter with FMCG experience
Full-time permanent role | East Melbourne | $130K-$150K + super
Hands-on leadership role in a close-knit maintenance team

Maintenance Manager – $130K–$150K + Super | East Melbourne | FMCG
Full-time permanent role | East Melbourne | $130K-$150K + super
Hands-on leadership role in a close-knit maintenance team
Ideal for a trade-qualified fitter with FMCG experience
Our client, a well-established medium-sized food manufacturing company based in East Melbourne, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead their small engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader with strong technical skills and a background in FMCG or food production.
The successful candidate will be trade-qualified—ideally as a fitter—and confident working closely with production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations. This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys both strategic planning and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.
Key Responsibilities:

o Lead and support a small site-based maintenance team in a hands-on capacity.
o Drive preventative maintenance schedules and ensure high-quality, timely execution of engineering work.
o Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D teams to proactively resolve equipment and process issues.
o Manage capital installations, including project planning, scoping, procurement, and commissioning.
o Maintain up-to-date trade training compliance across the team.
o Contribute to new product development through planning and production trials.
o Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
o Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, GMP, and Australian standards.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
o Proven experience in FMCG maintenance management.
o A trade qualification—fitter background preferred.
o Practical experience with production planning, maintenance scheduling, and capital works.
o A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and guide a small team.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
o Strong understanding of quality and safety standards including HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
o A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
What’s on Offer:
o Salary of $130,000 – $150,000 + super (commensurate with experience).
o A stable, full-time opportunity in a well-regarded food manufacturing business.
o A dynamic and supportive environment with scope to lead and grow.

Maintenance Manager - Hands-On Leadership | $130K-$150K + Super | East Melbourne

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