Maintenance Lead

Wire Industries Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wire Industries Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance activities and support safe, efficient operation of equipment and facilities on site in Brisbane. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead maintenance technicians and contractors, coordinate daily priorities and drive improvements that reduce downtime and support production performance.

You will bring a trade qualification in mechanical or electrical, demonstrated team leadership, and strong

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Proven knowledge of steel reinforcement machinery.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support maintenance technicians and contractors, setting clear priorities and monitoring work quality and completion.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to minimise disruption to production.
• Manage work orders and maintenance schedules, ensuring tasks are completed safely, effectively and on time.
• Lead toolbox talks and team meetings, providing regular feedback and promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Work closely with the Safety team on inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

CMMS experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification (mechanical/electrical or related)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance activities and support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our equipment, facilities and systems.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead maintenance technicians and contractors, coordinate daily priorities and drive improvements that reduce downtime and support production performance.

This role will suit a trade-qualified maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and experience with steel reinforcement machinery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support maintenance technicians and contractors, setting clear priorities and monitoring work quality and completion.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to minimise disruption to production.
• Manage work orders and maintenance schedules, ensuring tasks are completed safely, effectively and on time.
• Lead toolbox talks and team meetings, providing regular feedback and promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Work closely with the Safety team on inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Monitor maintenance performance, including equipment downtime, repair times and costs.
• Manage spare parts availability and supplier relationships to achieve value and quality.
• Support maintenance budgeting and control expenditure within approved limits.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Operations teams on maintenance priorities and improvement projects.

About you

You will bring:

• A trade qualification in mechanical, electrical or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Proven knowledge of steel reinforcement machinery.
• Strong knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with team members, contractors and suppliers.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and continuous improvement.