Job Title: Maintenance Operations Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to lead and support our maintenance workforce at our terminal. This pivotal role is responsible for managing shift-based maintenance operations, including the daily allocation of tradespersons and contractors, ensuring timely execution of planned work, and maintaining high safety and engineering standards.
As part of our Engineering team, you'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with stakeholders across operations and maintenance to ensure critical equipment uptime and the delivery of high-quality repairs and services. This is an opportunity to lead on the frontline and drive operational excellence at a major logistics hub.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and allocate daily work to tradespersons and contractors in line with shift plans and priorities.
* Lead toolbox talks, safety discussions, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and reporting requirements.
* Monitor maintenance progress and complete detailed shift handover and reporting documentation.
* Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, ensuring safe and quality repairs.
* Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records and daily engineering supervisor reports.
* Support and enforce contractor management processes, permit systems and Authority to Work procedures.
* Drive improvements in shift productivity, labour utilisation, and safe work practices.
About You:
You are an experienced maintenance leader with strong coordination skills and a passion for safety. You take ownership of your shift and know how to get the best from your team by setting clear expectations and ensuring everyone returns home safely.
Requirements:
* A minimum 5 years' experience supervising maintenance teams in a heavy industrial or logistics environment.
* Trade certificate required (e.g. Fitter, Electrician, or similar discipline).
* Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to respond calmly under pressure.
* Solid understanding of safe systems of work, risk management, and incident reporting.
* Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with tools like Microster, E Shift Log, Win CC Scada desirable.
* Confident communicator and team motivator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
* Demonstrated ability to uphold engineering standards and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
About Us:
We exist to make trade flow better, changing what's possible for our customers and communities globally. Our diverse and professional team works together to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the world of trade.
What We Offer:
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support for ongoing training and education
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.