Maintenance & Transport Manager
Full-Time | Oldbury, WA
About Trodan Produce
Trodan Produce is a Western Australian manufacturer of fresh vegetable products committed to producing protected, high-quality food.
We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance & Transport Manager to lead our maintenance function, improve equipment reliability and oversee the upkeep of our factory, infrastructure and transport assets.
About the Role
This is a practical leadership role that combines hands-on maintenance with planning and continuous improvement.
You'll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, transport assets and factory infrastructure, developing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating contractors when required and ensuring our factory operates safely and efficiently.
In addition, there will be coordination activities with our Transport function ensuring supply between our Farms and Customers is smooth and effective.
You'll work across a diverse range of food processing and packaging equipment, including vegetable wash lines, vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging machines, flow wrappers, conveyors and product inspection systems.
Experience maintaining similar food manufacturing equipment will be highly regarded.
The job is predominately Monday to Friday 6am – 4pm although some weekend work can be experienced during busy trade periods and around long weekend periods.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and oversee maintenance of factory equipment, transport assets and building infrastructure.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic,



hydraulic and automation faults within your qualifications.
Maintain and support Propak ultrasonic VFFS machines, Paxiom heat-seal VFFS machines, Tripax wash lines, flow wrappers, metal detectors, checkweighers, X-ray inspection systems, conveyors and associated processing equipment.
Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
Maintain the asset register, work orders, maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
Coordinate contractors and equipment suppliers when specialist support is required.
Support equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning.
Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and minimise contractor reliance.
Ensure compliance with WHS, GMP, HACCP and Food Safety requirements.
Support and train production staff in the safe operation and basic care of equipment.
Prepare maintenance reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
You will have:
A recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
Strong hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Sound mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.




Experience with preventative maintenance systems, plant reliability and continuous improvement.
The ability to organise contractors, suppliers and competing maintenance priorities.
A strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
The ability to work independently while leading and supporting others.
Reporting To
General Manager
Quality Manager
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience.
Full-time permanent position with long-term career opportunities.
12% Superannuation.
Ten days paid personal leave.
Long service leave entitlements.
A supportive, fast-paced team environment.
The opportunity to build and improve the maintenance function while making a genuine impact on factory performance.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:
Your trade qualifications and current licences.
Your maintenance experience within manufacturing or food production.
An example of a significant mechanical, electrical or automation fault you diagnosed and resolved.
Your experience implementing or improving preventative maintenance or CMMS systems.
Your current location, availability and Australian work rights.
Application Questions
Which of the following best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have in an industrial maintenance role?
Do you hold a current National Police Certificate?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Do you hold a current Forklift Licence?

📌 Maintenance And Transport Manager (Mandurah)
🏢 Trodan Produce (WA
📍 Mandurah