Facilities Maintenance Lead – Safety-Driven Infra & Growth

Downer Group; Cardiff; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

You will drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations, leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or Engineering/Building degree (or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and contractors.
• Experience in heavy industry environments with ageing infrastructure and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all maintenance requirements for site’s Facilities, Infrastructure, Plant & Equipment.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance in line with the Technical Maintenance Plan.
• Oversee facility projects, including upgrades, installations and capital works.
• Drive Zero Harm outcomes, ensuring safe systems of work and strong HSE performance.
• Manage budgeting, cost control and resource planning for maintenance activities.
• Partner with Operations to ensure minimal disruption to production and service delivery.
• Lead, coach and develop the Facilities Maintenance team and contractors.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Trade qualification

Engineering/Building degree

Job description

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

You will drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations, leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.