Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Excavator Fleet

MacKellar Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift only roster

Company vehicle supplied

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to own day-to-day activities across our Liebherr excavator fleet. This hands-on supervisory role focuses on safe, efficient, and cost-conscious outcomes while ensuring reporting is completed accurately.

You will guide fitters, set safety and performance expectations, and support a high-quality maintenance and repair program on site in Queensland. This is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising Excavator Fitters, especially Liebherr equipment.
• Trade-qualified with a strong safety record.
• Proven track record leading teams with a safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair activities to meet safety, budget and schedule targets.
• Provide visible leadership on the floor and uphold safe work practices.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of daily activities.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead practical implementation.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the maintenance team.

Skills

Leadership on floor

Safety focus

Team management

Reporting & documentation

Process improvement

Education

Trade qualification

G1–G9 Mining Supervisor competencies

RIIRIS402D Risk Management

Standard 11

Driver's Licence

Job description

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to own day-to-day activities across our Liebherr excavator fleet. This hands-on supervisory role focuses on safe, efficient, and cost-conscious outcomes while ensuring reporting is completed accurately.

You will guide fitters, set safety and performance expectations, and support a high-quality maintenance and repair program on site in Queensland. This is a leadership role with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.