Maintenance Engineer

Select Aust Sydney; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health benefits

Work-life balance with flexible shifts

Online learning access

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our client's on-site team in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. You will perform preventive maintenance, investigations, and repairs across plant utilities, manufacturing equipment, and support facilities to maximize uptime.

The role requires experience with GMP environments, electrical and mechanical fault-finding, and CMMS familiarity. On-site work in Brisbane, with opportunities for professional development and safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
• A Restricted Electrical License is preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience within pharmaceutical, hospital, food processing, or related regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with equipment/utilities (HVAC, Steam, Compressed Air) and industrial automation systems (PLCs, BMS, SCADA).
• Experience in a GMP cleanroom is desirable.
• Strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding capabilities, working knowledge of EHS standards, and familiarity with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility systems within a GMP cleanroom environment.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance, routine monitoring, and corrective actions to maximize uptime and asset reliability.
• Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms, breakdowns, and facility issues across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Participate in engineering investigations, root cause analysis, reliability assessments, and FMEA activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with quality deviation investigations and ensure full compliance with GMP, Quality Assurance, and EHS requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems within the scope of licensing and competency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

GMP compliance

Quality awareness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

PLCs

BMS

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Comprehensive wellness programs & health benefits Work-life balance support with flexible arrangement options Access to extensive online learning platforms

About the Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our client's on-site maintenance execution team in Woolloongabba, Brisbane . In this role, you will be responsible for conducting first-line investigations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs across plant utilities, manufacturing equipment, and support facilities .

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain technical manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility systems within a GMP cleanroom environment .
• Perform planned preventive maintenance, routine monitoring, and corrective actions to maximize uptime and asset reliability .
• Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms, breakdowns, and facility issues across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems .
• Participate in engineering investigations, root cause analysis, reliability assessments, and FMEA activities to drive continuous improvement .
• Assist with quality deviation investigations and ensure full compliance with GMP, Quality Assurance, and EHS requirements .
• Troubleshoot electrical systems within the scope of licensing and competency .

Skills & Experience Required

• Trade qualification or Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering .
• A Restricted Electrical License is preferred .
• 3+ years of maintenance experience within pharmaceutical, hospital, food processing, or related regulated industries .
• Hands-on experience with equipment/utilities (HVAC, Steam, Compressed Air) and industrial automation systems (PLCs, BMS, SCADA) .
• Experience in a GMP cleanroom - desirable .
• Strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding capabilities, working knowledge of EHS standards, and familiarity with CMMS .

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

We actively encourage applications from any background.