Maintenance Controller

Kennards Hire; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kennards Hire is seeking a Maintenance Controller for the Parkes branch to oversee the workshop and ensure high-quality servicing of small motor powered equipment. You will manage repairs, maintenance scheduling, and branch coordination to deliver excellent customer service.

You will be part of a proudly Australian, family-owned business with strong values. This role requires at least 3 years in a similar role, adaptability, time management, and a valid MR Driver's licence; training and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role or field with a proven track record of strong equipment maintenance and servicing.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work as part of a team or autonomously to meet deadlines.
• Valid MR Driver's licence is required for this role.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee servicing and repairs of hire equipment to Kennards Ready for Hire quality standards.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance and inspections and manage parts ordering.
• Coordinate PMP services and allocate tasks for service personnel and drivers.
• Support other branches with utilisation and repair of hire equipment as required.
• Perform branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Handle pickup/delivery and loading/unloading of equipment.

Skills

Time management

MR Driver's licence

Computer skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

• Oversee servicing and repairs of hire equipment to top standards
• Schedule and coordinate equipment maintenance and inspections
• Proudly Australian, family-owned business with a big heart and strong values
• $87,920 salary package ($78,500 base salary + super) + Profit Share bonus

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we knowwhat matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re thelargest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, withmore than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the besthire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably andinnovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. Andat the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do –make our customers’ jobs easy.

About the role

As the Maintenance Controller you willoversee the branch workshop and provide customers with an exceptional level of service through maintenance/repair of small motor powered equipment to our high quality standards. You willalsosupport other branches within the networkin the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required.

This role requires you to:

• Perform operational equipment repairs and servicing maintenanceand documentation in accordance with Kennards “Ready for Hire” Quality standards
• Overseeing the efficient operation of the branch workshop, maintenance of equipment, ordering of parts, coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) services and task allocations for the serviceperson drivers in the branch.
• Providesupport to other branches within the ‘area’ / state in the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required and may involve working at other branches
• Perform branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required
• Perform all reasonable tasks requested by the Branch Manager/Assistant Manager/Duty Manager or Area manager
• Perform pickup/delivery and loading/unloading of equipment

About you

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or field with a proven track record of strong equipment maintenance and servicing
• A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to complete tasks within required timeframes
• Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities
• A valid MR Driver's licence is required for this role
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at KennardsHire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once youwalk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resourcesyou’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported tolead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.There’s also a great range of employee benefits andrewards on offer including:

• All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
• Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
• Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
• Opportunity for profit share
• Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
• Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

Maintenance Controller
Branch Parkes

• Oversee servicing and repairs of hire equipment to top standards
• Schedule and coordinate equipment maintenance and inspections
• Proudly Australian, family-owned business with a big heart and strong values
• $87,920 salary package ($78,500 base salary + super) + Profit Share bonus

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we knowwhat matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re thelargest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, withmore than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the besthire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably andinnovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. Andat the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do –make our customers’ jobs easy.

About the role

As the Maintenance Controller you willoversee the branch workshop and provide customers with an exceptional level of service through maintenance/repair of small motor powered equipment to our high quality standards. You willalsosupport other branches within the networkin the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required.

This role requires you to:

• Perform operational equipment repairs and servicing maintenanceand documentation in accordance with Kennards “Ready for Hire” Quality standards
• Overseeing the efficient operation of the branch workshop, maintenance of equipment, ordering of parts, coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) services and task allocations for the serviceperson drivers in the branch.
• Providesupport to other branches within the ‘area’ / state in the utilisation and/or repair of hire equipment between branches as required and may involve working at other branches
• Perform branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required
• Perform all reasonable tasks requested by the Branch Manager/Assistant Manager/Duty Manager or Area manager
• Perform pickup/delivery and loading/unloading of equipment

About you

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or field with a proven track record of strong equipment maintenance and servicing
• A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to complete tasks within required timeframes
• Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities
• A valid MR Driver's licence is required for this role
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at KennardsHire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once youwalk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resourcesyou’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported tolead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.There’s also a great range of employee benefits andrewards on offer including:

• All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
• Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
• Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
• Opportunity for profit share
• Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
• Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.

So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles,changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire YouCan.