Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor maintaining our machines and producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

About The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced C9 Maintenance Team Leader at Huhtamaki in Preston, Victoria with experience working in fast paced manufacturing environment. At times you may be required to stay back or work on weekends to support the team as and when required. This role will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Tasks Include (but not limited to)

- Responsible for directing the activities of the maintenance team
- Hold team briefings and communicate all operational and business activities and initiatives
- Ensure all maintenance works are completed within the allocated timeframes
- Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance programs such as training/skills development and safety
- Reasonable contact to provide advice and/or assistance after hours or on the weekend should urgent maintenance issues arise




- Preventive maintenance and checks as per the work orders
- Train and help develop documents to perform overhauls of various site equipment like pumps, agitators, conveyors, mechanical filters, printers and label applicators
- Breakdown maintenance – identify issues and guide the team to repair as necessary.
- Assist with machine setup, adjustments and changeover.
- Preparation work in workshop for the next PM, overhaul and changeover.
- Other reasonable duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager
- Induction of contractors when required

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- Successfully completed Mechanical trade certificate III – Fitter and Turner/Machinist.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a similar environment
- Demonstrated capability in managing conflicts, workloads and operational priorities
- Demonstrated experience with preventative and corrective maintenance systems
- Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
- Basic TIG/MIG welding and machining experience required.
- Reliable, hands‑on and team oriented
- Clear and confident communication with all levels of the business
- Reasonable flexibility to support a team on a rotational roster

What we offer in return

- Competitive wages ensuring you are rewarded fairly for your skills and experience
- Attractive advantages outlined in the Enterprise Agreement
- RDO every second week
- Global career opportunities

People are integral to everything we do. At Huhtamaki, we are part of a global business, dedicated to supporting our customers' growth through our values Care, Dare and Deliver.

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