Reliability and Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Cleanaway; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Discounts on private health insurance

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking a Reliability and Plant Maintenance Supervisor for our Western Sydney materials recovery facility. You will lead a maintenance team, drive reliability of an automated recycling plant and plan preventive and corrective maintenance to maximise uptime.

Experience in mechanical plant maintenance, CMMS, RCm and asset lifecycle management is essential. You will manage trades/contractors, identify root causes, and champion safety and continuous improvement in a high‑volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or asset management in a continuous production/industrial processing environment.
• Strong capability in failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation of mechanical and process plant equipment.
• Experience with CMMS platforms, condition monitoring programs, reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), and asset lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to analyse asset performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement reliability initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience overseeing maintenance contractors and understanding the controls needed for safe work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities and support tradespeople with fault investigation and problem-solving.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritise work orders and coordinate maintenance coverage with operations.
• Investigate recurring breakdowns, identify root causes and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate specialist contractors, including safe site access, work oversight and completion checks.
• Monitor plant performance and distinguish equipment failures from operational downtime.
• Oversee critical spare parts and contribute to maintenance spending and cost-effective repairs.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Contractor supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

RCM

Asset lifecycle management

Condition monitoring

Job description

Reliability and Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Take a hands-on leadership role at a Western Sydney materials recovery facility, supporting the reliability of an automated recycling plant. You will lead a maintenance team while improving equipment performance and plant readiness.

• Supervise daily maintenance activities and support tradespeople with practical fault investigation and problem-solving.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritise work orders and coordinate maintenance coverage with operations.
• Investigate recurring breakdowns, identify root causes and implement improvements that reduce downtime.
• Coordinate specialist contractors, including safe site access, work oversight and completion checks.
• Monitor plant performance and work with operations to distinguish equipment failures from operational downtime.
• Oversee critical spare parts and contribute to maintenance spending and cost-effective repairs.

About You

Your background is grounded in mechanical plant maintenance or engineering, with practical exposure to equipment failures in an operating industrial environment.

You are experienced managing trades or contractors and can bring sound technical judgement to day-to-day decisions.

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or asset management within a continuous production/industrial processing environment.
• Strong capability in failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation of mechanical and process plant equipment.
• Experience with CMMS platforms, condition monitoring programs, reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), and asset lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to analyse asset performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement reliability initiatives that enhance equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Experience overseeing maintenance contractors and understanding the controls needed for safe work.

We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Cleanaway is a national, high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees. Our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, with industry leading HSE performance.

• Attractive salary package
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Our recruitment process may involve a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Lead a maintenance team supporting the reliability of a highly automated recycling plant

Lead a maintenance team supporting the reliability of a highly automated recycling plant