Electrical Maintenance Lead - Factory Excellence

Brickworks Building Products; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brickworks Building Products is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for our Wollert, Victoria manufacturing facility. You will lead the Electrical Maintenance Department, plan and control maintenance activities, and ensure plant reliability with minimal downtime.

You will manage budgets, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and staff development across maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, plant reliability, and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and manage maintenance priorities effectively.
• Sound understanding of workplace safety, Australian Standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Relevant trade, engineering, or maintenance qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance teams, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.
• Lead major maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment upgrades to ensure timely completion with minimal impact on production.
• Ensure all plant, electrical equipment, and maintenance activities comply with Australian Standards, legislative requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to identify, implement, and support plant improvements, modifications, and new manufacturing processes.
• Monitor electrical maintenance budgets, manage resources effectively, and ensure the availability of critical spare parts and electrical maintenance documentation.
• Lead the training, development, rostering, and ongoing capability building of electrical maintenance personnel.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives, continuous improvement projects, audits, and safety programs to enhance plant performance and workplace safety.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventative maintenance

Plant reliability

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification or Engineering degree

Job description

Brickworks Building Products is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for our Wollert, Victoria manufacturing facility. You will lead the Electrical Maintenance Department, plan and control maintenance activities, and ensure plant reliability with minimal downtime.

You will manage budgets, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and staff development across maintenance teams.