Maintenance Manager for Manufacturing Plant

Apex Masonry; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Masonry is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at our Maryborough plant. You will drive reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement across manufacturing and transport operations.

We seek a hands-on, organised leader with strong fault-finding, planning and team management skills to optimise maintenance, safety and performance. This is a full-time role based in Maryborough, with regular Monday–Friday work and a fortnightly Saturday shift.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and industrial machinery.
• Interest in digital maintenance systems and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team (fitters & boilermakers) and manage daily activities.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, breakdowns and reliability of equipment.
• Maintain fixed plant, moulding machinery, vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Implement digital CMMS to improve scheduling, reporting and asset tracking.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spares, contractors and procurement.
• Lead plant upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Trade-qualified fitter

Maintenance leadership

Fault-finding & problem-solving

Preventive maintenance

Digital maintenance systems

Strong communication

Strategic planning & priority mgmt

Job description

Maintenance Manager for Manufacturing Plant

WE’RE HIRING – MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Maryborough, Queensland | Apex Masonry & Apex Freight

Full-Time | Monday to Friday, with a Saturday shift every fortnight

Are you an experienced maintenance professional ready to take the next step into management We’re looking for a hands-on, organised and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and drive reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement across our manufacturing plant and transport fleet

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the maintenance function, lead a growing team and help shape the future of our operations

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Leading and managing the maintenance team, including fitters and boilermakers
• Managing preventative maintenance, breakdowns and equipment reliability
• Overseeing maintenance of fixed plant, block-making machinery, moulds, vehicles and mobile equipment
• Implementing a digital maintenance management system to improve scheduling, reporting, asset tracking and maintenance records
• Managing maintenance budgets, spare parts, contractors and procurement
• Leading plant upgrades, special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with Production and Transport to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
• Driving workplace safety, compliance and workshop organisation
• Monitoring maintenance KPIs, equipment performance and mould changeover times

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant mechanical tradesperson
• Demonstrated maintenance leadership or management experience
• Strong fault-finding, planning and problem-solving skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance and industrial machinery
• Good computer skills and an interest in digital maintenance systemsl
• Strong communication, organisational and team leadership abilities
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to plan strategically and manage competing priorities

Experience with manufacturing plants, heavy equipment, fleet maintenance, CMMS implementation or project management will be highly regarded

WHY JOIN US

• Full-time position with Monday to Friday work and a Saturday shift every fortnight
• Take ownership of the maintenance function and make a real impact
• Lead and develop a growing maintenance team
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability and production efficiency
• Implement new systems and better ways of working
• Play a key role in the ongoing development of our manufacturing and transport operations