Maintenance Manager

Evoke Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Maintenance Manager is sought to join a major manufacturing operation in Melbourne, overseeing the maintenance team and ensuring reliable plant performance.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, contractor management, and driving improvements in machine availability and safety culture across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Heavy Industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of bulk materials handling and plant equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance system.
• Lead maintenance team to maximize machine OEE and output.
• Identify improvements to improve machine availability and performance.
• Manage contractors and oversee audits of maintenance procedures.
• Identify skills gaps and organise training for team leaders.
• Demonstrate leadership with a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

PLCs

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Contractor management

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are searching for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete pipes and associated concrete products, reporting to the Regional General Manager - a business known nationally for its technology and innovation.

You will lead the maintenance team at our major manufacturing plants, across Melbourne, to enable optimal and reliable operation of the manufacturing facilities, and be responsible for ensuring the production, health and safety and financial objectives are met.

You will work closely with the Production Managers and lead the maintenance team to deliver the following key responsibilities:

Develop and implement a preventative and predictive maintenance system across the operations.

Lead maintenance team to achieve planned output to maximise machine OEE performance.

Identify and implement improvement opportunities specific to machine availability, demonstrating the ability to continuously improve machine OEE.

Responsible for all aspects of Contractor Management.

Undertake regular audits ensuring Maintenance Team compliance to break down and scheduled maintenance procedures.

Identify any skills gaps with Maintenance Team Leaders and either train or arrange training as required.

Leadership with an absolute commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture in the plants.

You will have:

Heavy Industry experience highly regarded.

Knowledge and experience of bulk materials handling, PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment preferred

A sound knowledge of best practice, with the ability to identify weaknesses in manufacturing operations, and recommend action plans

Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues/breakdowns.

Confidence in project management, as well as directing and managing engineering contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join this highly regarded construction materials company that has a strong culture across people, high performance and market integrity. You can be assured of the strictest confidentiality.