Maintenance Support

McCormick & Company; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and conditions

Career growth and development

Generous recognition program

Regular employee engagement activities

Paid parental and support person leave

Flexible work environment with work–l–

Job summary

McCormick on the Sunshine Coast at Palmwoods seeks a Maintenance Support to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across facilities and grounds. You will support GMP and QA actions and help with scheduled maintenance tasks, including operating the WWTP when needed.

This hands-on role requires basic repair skills, forklift/scissor lift capability, and the ability to work independently or in a team as part of a supportive facility team.

Qualifications

• Previous general maintenance experience.
• Basic repair and handyman skills.
• Forklift and scissor lift licenses preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and GMP/QA awareness.
• Willingness to learn and cover WWTP operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Maintain external areas (driveways, carparks, paths, roads) and keep debris-free.
• Carry out basic internal repairs (taps, toilets, fittings) and general painting.
• Support trades with breakdowns and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of site facilities and event setup.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift as required.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

• Full-time permanent role based on the Sunshine Coast at our Palmwoods site
• Join us during a period of growth and enjoy working in a supportive team environment
• Experience genuine work life balance where our people come first

We have a great opportunity to join our team as Maintenance Support. This proactive and hands‑on opportunity will help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our site.

About Us

We have been recognized by HRD Australia as an Employer of Choice.

Benefits

People are our number 1 priority, we are safety focused and we put people first. We champion growth and respect everyone’s contributions to do what’s right for our business, our people and our planet. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay and conditions
• Career growth and development opportunities for our high performers
• Generous reward and recognition program
• Regular employee engagement activities (End of Year Party, Coffee Vans, Food Trucks)
• Paid parental and support person leave
• Flexible work environment offering work life balance, plus lots more

About The Role

This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance across facilities and grounds using CMMS/Upkeep, supporting GMP and QA corrective actions, and assisting the Maintenance Team with scheduled maintenance tasks. You will also be trained to operate the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) to provide coverage when the WWTP operator is absent. This is a varied role that includes internal and external maintenance, and cleaning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of the facilities and grounds.
• Maintain external areas, including driveways, carparks, paths, and roads, ensuring they are clean and free of debris.
• Carry out basic internal repairs (e.g., taps, toilet seats, light fittings, furniture) and general painting.
• Support trades with breakdowns and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of site facilities, including eating areas and BBQ equipment, and help set up for events.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift as required.
• Provide support for wastewater treatment plant operations, contractors and including filter cleaning. Higher duties allowance when trained.

About You

• Previous experience in general maintenance or a similar role.
• Basic repair and handyman skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift (licenses preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to GMP and QA standards.
• Willingness to learn and cover WWTP operations when required.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as a team.

The Requisition number for this position is 114840.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.