About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and improvement of machinery, equipment, infrastructure, and facilities in our Melbourne-based offices, factories, and warehouses.
You will work closely with a team of tradespeople, technicians, and administrators to ensure an effective preventative maintenance program is in place, facilities are supported and improved, and service requests are prioritized and actioned according to their impact on the business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the setting of priorities based on changing business requirements
* Ensuring regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and monthly safety checks are complete, identified actions are undertaken, and correctly documented in the maintenance database
* Coordinating contractors, such as repair technicians, cleaning, and security teams, to coordinate activities under their scope of work
* Working with production engineers on concept, design, support, and maintenance of current and new machinery and equipment
* Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and overseeing project management of capital installations
* Ensuring site facilities requests are tracked and completed, and escalating issues to the department supervisor
* Identifying critical machine spares of existing machinery and developing parts plans to minimize downtime
* Working closely with purchasing and administration team members to ensure documentation is captured for storage in databases
* Engaging in completing all site audits, including internal audits, and implementing any identified corrective actions in a timely manner
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is a clear communicator and an effective team player that can manage and prioritize multiple projects.
While there are technical elements to this role that you will need proven experience in, it's not all that we're looking for.
We want people who:
* Have an uncompromising safety-first and zero-harm attitude
* Have true leadership potential and are hungry to achieve goals
* Are honest and hold themselves accountable
* Always look for how to turn good into great by doing more
* Are experienced in managing a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment
* Understand hazard/risk management principles and relevant legislation
* Be prepared to work hands-on alongside the maintenance team on projects
* Have a trade background and an engineering qualification or relevant comparable experience
In Return
We offer a global company with a diverse range of opportunities both locally and abroad, with an ongoing training program.
We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make us such a great place to work.
If you are looking to unlock your full potential and make an impact on the future of our organization, this is the role for you.
This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time position.
We encourage you to apply now if you are looking to unlock that next step in your career in a company that thrives on innovation and design.