Maintenance Superintendent

CSR Springboard; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR Hebel in Somersby NSW is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead the day shift maintenance team of 23 trades and contractors, driving reliable operation and continuous improvement across site maintenance, contractor engagement, and compliance.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager, schedule major shutdowns, optimise safety, and develop your people through coaching and training while ensuring WHSE standards and SAP/CMMS use.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Experience supervising a maintenance team in heavy industry/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred), planning and scheduling.
• Safety-first mindset with fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-shift maintenance team of trades and coordinate with the Maintenance Manager.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities including major shutdowns.
• Drive safety, attendance, training, and performance across the team.
• Troubleshoot plant and equipment issues and identify root causes.
• Manage contractors, service contracts, and purchasing.
• Support capital works and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use SAP/CMMS to track activities and ensure WHSE compliance.

Skills

Trade leadership experience

Mechanical or Electrical trade quals

Leading a maintenance team

Strong communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Superintendent – CSR Hebel | Somersby NSW

Lead a high-performing maintenance team | Frontline leadership with strategic impact Full-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

You're a strong and supportive leader with a passion for getting the best from your team.

• 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.

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