maintenance engineer

HR Partners; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a leading manufacturing client in Melbourne's Northern suburbs to hire a Maintenance Engineer who will play a pivotal role in maintaining plant availability.

You will lead trade teams including fitters and electricians, plan and implement preventative maintenance, read technical drawings, troubleshoot faults, and drive safety and quality across the site to maximise uptime. The role requires strong problem solving, good communication, and flexibility for shift work.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant technical education required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred; graduate engineers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities for tradespeople and contractors, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Plan, implement, and improve Preventative Maintenance policies and systems.
• Supervise installation, modification and repair of plant equipment to maximise uptime.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical systems and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventative maintenance

Fault-finding

Read technical drawings

Communication

Shift work flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

TAFE/technical education

Job description

Randstad is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing client located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their operations team. In this role, you will assist in leading trade teams (Fitters, Electricians, Boilermakers, and contractors) and play a pivotal part in optimizing plant availability, improving preventative maintenance systems, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Assist in directing day-to-day maintenance activities for tradespeople and contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Preventative Maintenance: Plan, implement, and continuously improve Preventative Maintenance (PM) policies and systems for site assets.
• Plant Capability & Upgrades: Plan and supervise the installation, modification, and repair of plant equipment to maintain peak production performance and machinery availability.
• Troubleshooting & Engineering Support: Diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical equipment, interpret technical drawings, and advise on efficient repairs.
• Inventory & Purchasing: Assist in managing maintenance stores, tracking stock levels, and ordering parts and materials as required.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote strict compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, reporting any unsafe practices or quality concerns.

Key Requirements

• Education: Engineering Degree or relevant Technical Education (TAFE or leadership qualifications highly regarded).
• Experience: While 2+ years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, motivated Graduate Engineers with a great attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply!
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, perform fault-finding on mechanical and electrical systems, and manage PM systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and a collaborative approach to working alongside trades and contractor teams.
• Flexibility: Valid driver's license and a willingness to participate in shift work or call-outs when needed.

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.