Maintenance Manager$140,000 + superPermanent full time position in Southern SydneyLead a hands-on maintenance team!
11AM-7PM Mon-Thurs and Early finish Friday!Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environmentOur client is seeking an experienced
Maintenance Manager to join their collaborative maintenance and engineering team. Based in
Southern Sydney, this hands-on leadership role is key to ensuring reliable production equipment and smooth operations. You’ll lead maintenance activities, respond to breakdowns, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvements.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and support maintenance staff to deliver preventative maintenance and rapid fault resolution.
- Act as first responder to machine breakdowns from 2:00 pm and after-hours electrical/refrigeration issues.
- Manage contractors including site access, inductions, and invoice reconciliation.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and control maintenance budgets.
- Conduct daily site inspections and maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports.
- Collaborate with Production and R&D teams to improve equipment performance and reduce labour costs.
- Participate in daily and weekly engineering meetings to review maintenance priorities and progress.
What You’ll Need:- Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic knowledge in high-speed manufacturing.
- Proven maintenance management experience, including contractor coordination and budget control.
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements and maintenance best practices.
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as required.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Driver’s licence.
Why Join Us:- Stable organisation with clear career progression.
- Lead a dedicated team in a critical, hands-on role.
- Competitive salary package plus fully maintained vehicle.
- Opportunity to influence site-wide operational improvements
Apply NowIf you’re a proactive maintenance leader ready to make an impact, click ‘Apply’ or email your resume to:
ghurcom@industriouspeople.com.auWe look forward to hearing from you!