Facility Maintenance Manager Cardiff - RTS

Downer; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

You will drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations, leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or Engineering/Building degree (or equivalent).
• Background in facilities, infrastructure and asset management.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and contractors.
• Experience in heavy industry environments with aging infrastructure.
• Experience budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance for facilities, infrastructure, plant & equipment.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee facility projects including upgrades and capital works.
• Drive Zero Harm safety outcomes and safe systems of work.
• Manage budgeting, cost control and resource planning.
• Partner with Operations to minimise production disruption.
• Lead and develop the facilities maintenance team and contractors.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

HSE safety leadership

Team coaching

Education

Trade qualification or Engineering/Building degree

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

In this pivotal role, you'll drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage all maintenance requirements for site's Facilities, Infrastructure, Plant & Equipment.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance in line with the Technical Maintenance Plan
• Oversee facility projects, including upgrades, installations and capital works
• Drive Zero Harm outcomes, ensuring safe systems of work and strong HSE performance
• Manage budgeting, cost control and resource planning for maintenance activities
• Partner with Operations to ensure minimal disruption to production and service delivery
• Lead, coach and develop the Facilities Maintenance team and contractors
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners
• Identify and implement continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability initiatives

You will bring

• Trade qualification and/or Engineering/Building degree (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in facilities, infrastructure and asset management
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and contractors
• Experience in complex operating environments, with varying ages of infrastructure and equipment types in heavy industry environments
• Experience managing budgets, cost control and performance outcomes

Why Join Downer?

• Work in a dynamic operation, providing services to transport and freight rail operators
• Be part of a high-performing, safety-focused team
• Lead impactful infrastructure and facilities initiatives
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth and development
• Contribute to sustainable and innovative rail solutions

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.