Maintenance Lead - Kemps Creek

CHEP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP Kemps Creek is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to keep a highly automated site running safely and efficiently. You’ll lead from the front, develop people, and drive improvements across safety, reliability and equipment performance.

Join a global leader in sustainable logistics and contribute to automation, technology and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with a Service Centre Manager and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and the ability to build trust across a team.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing or automated environments.
• Hands-on leadership with a practical maintenance approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Ownership & accountability

Hands-on leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Tools

CMMS (MEX) experience

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done - and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands‑on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description

CHEP, A Brambles Company

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 time mentoring others and is ready to step into your first formal leadership opportunity.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Brings

• A mechanical or electrical trade qualification.
• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.