Maintenance Planner & Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing

Axis Communications; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Free onsite parking

Uniform

Job summary

Vinidex in Toowoomba seeks a Maintenance Planner and Purchasing Officer to join our manufacturing team. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and annual shutdowns, ensuring resources and contractors have what they need to work safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will manage spare parts inventory, issue purchase orders, and support reliability improvements in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or trade qualification with 2–3 years in a similar manufacturing role.
• Hands-on, flexible candidate who can coordinate contractors.
• Proficient in CMMS and ERP systems and purchase order processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Utilise CMMS to document work and manage spare parts inventory.
• Plan annual maintenance shutdowns and allocate resources.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure safety and compliance.
• Attend production meetings and assist Maintenance Manager as needed.
• Support purchasing activities and invoice management.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS

ERP SAP

Purchase orders

Communication

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (nice to have) or trade qualification

Tools

CMMS (MEX or equivalent)

ERP (SAP advantageous)

Job description

Vinidex in Toowoomba seeks a Maintenance Planner and Purchasing Officer to join our manufacturing team. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and annual shutdowns, ensuring resources and contractors have what they need to work safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will manage spare parts inventory, issue purchase orders, and support reliability improvements in a fast-paced FMCG environment.