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Maintenance Leader

Rooty Hill Permanent AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a proactive Maintenance lead to oversee and optimise maintenance operations within the FMCG sector. Located in Rooty Hill, you will balance daily execution with forward planning, people leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • FMCG Maintenance Leader in West Sydney for well known brand.
  • Lead a trades team through people leadership and technical expertise

About Our Client

Our client is a well established organisation within the FMCG industry, known for its focus on quality and efficiency. The site is on a clear journey towards continuous improvement and stronger reliability outcomes, offering a rewarding challenge for a pragmatic, solutions focused leader.

Job Description

The Maintenance Lead will be responsible for leading the maintenance function and supervising a team of approximately 7 direct reports, including a planner and predominantly mechanical fitters with electrical capability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance.
  • Driving plant uptime, reliability and scheduled maintenance adherence
  • Managing daily operations, shift handovers, timesheets, leave planning and backfill
  • Coaching, developing and motivating trades staff in a high accountability environment
  • Overseeing spare parts strategy for older equipment where availability requires creative practical solutions
  • Managing contractors and labour resources effectively
  • Supporting and delivering site projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contributing to maintenance budgeting, cost control and financial awareness
  • Working closely with production to ensure safe, efficient and reliable plant operation
  • Ensuring strong safety, quality and compliance standards at all times

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Maintenance Lead MUST have the following:

  • FMCG manufacturing experience in Australia
  • An electrical (preferred over mechanical) trade background (licensing not required)
  • At least 3 years experience in a Maintenance Supervisor or similar leadership role
  • Proven ability to lead and influence trades teams in challenging, resource‑constrained environments
  • Strong leadership with the ability to think strategically and plan ahead
  • Experience managing planners, contractors and shift handovers
  • General knowledge of budgeting, costs and labour management
  • A people‑focused, hands‑on, solutions driven mindset and appetite for improving ageing assets

What's on Offer

What's on offer for the Maintenance Lead :

  • Work for a well established FMCG manufacturer in Rooty Hill West Sydney.
  • Permanent job with salary package ranging from AUD 130000 to AUD 150000 plus super & bonus
  • Normal working hours (Monday to Friday role 8:30am to 4:30pm)
  • The chance to make a tangible impact on maintenance maturity
  • A supportive work environment in Rooty Hill for a company with great retention and values.
  • Engagement in a company that values innovation and operational excellence.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Maintenance Leader, please apply. If suitable you will be contacted.

Contact
Simone Butler
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7028056
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Rooty Hill
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Simone Butler
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-052026-7028056

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