Maintenance Lead

CHEP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP Kemps Creek Service Centre is seeking a Maintenance Lead to keep the site safe, reliable and productive as automation expands. You will lead from the front, mentor the team and drive a culture of accountability across maintenance.

Responsibilities include coordinating preventive maintenance, managing contractors and spares, and driving continuous improvement using MEX CMMS in a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or automated environments.
• Exposure to CMMS platforms (ideally MEX).
• Hands-on maintenance leadership experience.
• Willingness to support occasional weekend overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, accountability and teamwork on site.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Support hands-on maintenance and breakdown response when required.
• Manage contractors, spare parts, maintenance schedules and purchasing.
• Build strong relationships across operations, administration and leadership teams.
• Develop maintenance team capability.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability and equipment performance.
• Utilise MEX and maintenance systems to plan, track and improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership

Tools

CMMS

MEX

Job description

At CHEP, we move millions of pallets, crates and containers through supply chains every day. As a global leader in sustainable logistics, we're continuing to invest in automation, technology and operational excellence across our network.

We're now looking for a Maintenance Lead to join our highly automated Kemps Creek Service Centre. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front and developing people. Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Leader or a Senior Maintenance Fitter ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for keeping the site running safely and efficiently while building capability, accountability and teamwork within our maintenance function. This is not a role for someone who wants to spend all day behind a desk. We're looking for a leader who is comfortable jumping into breakdowns, solving problems alongside the team and taking ownership of outcomes.

Working closely with the Service Centre Manager, you'll help shape a positive maintenance culture while supporting a site that continues to evolve through automation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading from the front and setting the standard for safety, accountability and teamwork.

Coordinating preventative maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability.

Supporting hands-on maintenance and breakdown response when required.

Managing contractors, spare parts, maintenance schedules and purchasing activities.

Building strong working relationships across operations, administration and leadership teams.

Supporting and developing maintenance team capability.

Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety, reliability and equipment performance.

Utilising MEX and maintenance systems to plan, track and improve maintenance outcomes.

About You

You could be an experienced Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor or Reliability professional looking for a more hands-on leadership role.

Equally, you might be a highly capable Maintenance Fitter who has spent years mentoring others and is ready to step into your first formal leadership opportunity.

We're looking for someone who brings:

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across a team.

A genuine sense of ownership and accountability.

Experience working in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or other automated environments.

Exposure to CMMS platforms, ideally MEX.

A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance leadership.

A willingness to support occasional weekend overtime requirements.

Experience with automation, robotics or highly automated equipment will be highly regarded.

Why Join CHEP?

Opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a real impact.

Exposure to one of CHEP Australia's most automated operations.

Career development pathways within a global organisation.

Supportive and safety-focused team culture.

Competitive remuneration with overtime opportunities.

The chance to help shape the future of maintenance capability at Kemps Creek.

Our Commitment to Diversity

CHEP Kemps Creek is a welcoming and inclusive workplace where women thrive in hands-on roles. We actively encourage applications from women and people of all backgrounds. You’ll be joining a team that values respect, support, and collaboration.

We know that talent comes in many forms. CHEP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and neurodivergent individuals. We are committed to creating a workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel valued for their unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Whether that's extra time, alternative interview formats, or other support, we're happy to work with you to ensure an accessible and positive experience.