Maintenance Superintendent

Csr; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR Hebel, Somersby NSW, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead the day shift maintenance team and support the Maintenance Manager in delivering site uptime. You will manage 23 trades and contractors, driving safety, reliability and continuous improvement with SAP/CMMS focus.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical background, leadership experience in heavy industry, and a proactive approach to maintenance excellence on a busy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical trade qualifications; engineering degree is highly regarded.
• Experience leading a maintenance team in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred), planning and scheduling, and contractor management.
• Safety-focused mindset with solid fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a day shift maintenance crew across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities including major shutdowns.
• Drive safety, attendance, training and performance accountability.
• Troubleshoot plant and equipment to identify root causes.
• Manage service contracts, purchasing, and liaison with contractors.
• Support capital works, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Track maintenance activities using SAP or other CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with WHSE standards and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS SAP

Preventive maintenance

Contractor management

Safety first

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Superintendent – CSR Hebel | Somersby NSW Lead a high-performing maintenance team | Frontline leadership with strategic impactFull-time | Day Shift | ASAP start At CSR, we're building a better future together. We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems. At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage. About the role At CSR Hebel, we're recognised for manufacturing high-performance building solutions with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation. Located in Somersby on the Central Coast, our site is gearing up for a significant phase of growth with a major shutdown planned later this year and exciting capital projects on the horizon. We're currently seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead our day shift team of trades and support the Maintenance Manager in delivering operational excellence across site maintenance, contractor engagement, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity As Maintenance Superintendent, you'll take on a critical leadership role responsible for the day-to-day supervision of 23 trade staff (10 mechanical, 8 electrical) and contractors. Your goal? Drive maintenance performance, minimise downtime, and support safe, efficient plant operations. This is a frontline leadership role working day shift that combines people management, technical support, and strategic planning. If you're someone who thrives on team development, improving systems, and ensuring compliance — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this hands-on leadership role will see you:

• Lead and support a day shift maintenance crew across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities including major shutdowns
• Drive team accountability for safety, attendance, training, and performance
• Troubleshoot plant and equipment issues to identify and resolve root causes
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, including managing service contracts and purchasing
• Support and contribute to capital works, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement
• Manage and track maintenance activities using SAP or other CMMS platforms
• Ensure compliance with WHSE standards and permit-to-work systems

About you

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications (fitter, boilermaker, etc.) – engineering degree highly regarded
• Previous experience in a maintenance leadership role, supervising trade teams, ideally within heavy industry or manufacturing
• Strong technical understanding of rotating equipment and mechanical systems
• Previous background in preventive and reliability-based maintenance practices
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred), planning/scheduling, and contractor management
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with solid fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively

Why Join CSR?

• Collaborative, supportive leadership with an open-door policy.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading national business.
• Strong work-life balance, with a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Enjoy a dynamic, site-based role where no two days are the same.

Maintenance Superintendent • Somersby, NSW, AU