Maintenance Superintendent

CSR; Gosford; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Training & upskilling

Job summary

CSR Hebel in Somersby on the Central Coast invites a hands-on Maintenance Superintendent to lead the day shift team of trades and support the Maintenance Manager in delivering operational excellence across site maintenance, contractor engagement, and continuous improvement.

We're seeking a strong leader to supervise 23 trades (10 mechanical, 8 electrical), drive safety, minimise downtime, and coordinate major shutdowns with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance leadership experience in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines; engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred) and planning/scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 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 issues to identify root causes.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, including service contracts and purchasing.
• Support capital works, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance activities using SAP or other CMMS platforms.
• Ensure compliance with WHSE standards and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Electrical trade

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Trade qualifications

Tools

SAP

CMMS platforms

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.

To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au