Maintenance Supervisor

Global Express; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Monday–Friday 8AM–4PM

PPE and uniforms provided

Overtime when required

Career development focus

Job summary

Global Express in Australia seeks a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance function across automated sortation systems and depot equipment at Banksmeadow. You will drive preventative maintenance, oversee urgent repairs, and manage a trades team to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will apply strong electrical and mechanical maintenance expertise, read wiring diagrams, and work with PLCs and SCADA systems to support continuous processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance/reliability teams in industrial environments.
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance of powered equipment.
• Knowledge of carton and package handling conveyor systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, 3-phase motors and pneumatics.
• Proven track record in process improvement and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance tradespeople with training and guidance.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and rapid repairs of automated sortation and freight handling equipment.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and ensure tools/equipment availability.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leadership to drive process improvements.
• Maintain supplier and contractor relationships for maintenance support.
• Ensure work is performed with a safety-first mindset and WHS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

SCADA

PLC systems

Pneumatics

Process improvement

Education

Qualified tradesperson (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

Job description

We are seeking aMaintenance Supervisorto join our Engineering team within the Priority division, based at our Banksmeadow site.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance function across our automated Sortation Systems and related depot equipment. You will ensure preventative and predictive maintenance is carried out, oversee urgent repairs, and manage a team of tradespeople to deliver safe and efficient operations.

This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical maintenance within an industrial environment, combined with proven leadership ability to support and guide your team.

• Full-time permanent position Monday to Friday 8AM-4PM
• All PPE and uniforms provided
• Competitive remuneration package
• Monday to Friday roster with overtime available if required
• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and career development

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of maintenance tradespeople, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and rapid repairs of automated sortation systems and related freight handling equipment.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and ensure availability of tools and equipment for the team.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Work closely with the Engineering Leadership Team to drive process improvements and support the Engineering Strategy.
• Maintain strong supplier and contractor relationships for ongoing maintenance support.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out with a safety-first mindset and in compliance with WHS standards.

About you:

Skills & Experience

• Experience in leading maintenance/reliability teams within continuous process or industrial environments.
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance of powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of carton and package handling conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience working with PLCs, SCADA control systems, 3 Phase motors, and pneumatics.
• Proven track record in process improvement and innovative problem solving.

Qualifications:

• Qualified tradesperson (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience in a maintenance/reliability role.
• Freight/transport industry experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.

If you are a hands-on leader with the technical expertise to keep critical systems running and a passion for developing people, we would love to hear from you.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

Competitive salary above industry standards

Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

Flexible work, including work from home

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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