Job Description

Site Maintenance Supervisor - Up to $130k + Super

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Villawood, NSW | Permanent Full time | Up to $130,000 + Super
n Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Maintenance Fitter looking to take ownership of a critical maintenance function within a highly automated industrial manufacturing environment?
n We are seeking a hands‐on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of three Maintenance Assistants while ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of a state‐of‐the‐art E-waste recycling and processing facility in the Fairfield region.
n This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative operation that utilises advanced automated equipment, optical sorting technology, shredding systems and conveyor networks to process specialised materials.

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The Client:

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Located in the Fairfield region, this well‐established operation is a leading specialist in the responsible recycling and recovery of electronic waste. The site focuses on processing end‐of‐life electrical and electronic equipment from commercial, industrial, and government sources, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, data security, and material recovery.
n The facility handles a wide range of e‐waste streams including IT and telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, batteries, and electrical components. Using a combination of manual dismantling and advanced processing techniques, materials such as metals, plastics, and circuit boards are separated and prepared for downstream recovery, ensuring minimal waste is sent to landfill.

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For You:

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- Permanent full‐time onsite position.
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- Competitive salary of up to $130,000 + Super. (dependent on experience)
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- Work with highly automated, specialised processing equipment.
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- Supportive leadership team with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and make a genuine impact.
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- Opportunity to work within a growing business in the growing electronic waste and sustainability sector
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- 10 minute walk from public transport!
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- Monday to Friday role!
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- Working 6am to 2pm! (With flexibility required for start and finish times)
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Key Responsibilities:

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- Supervise, mentor and support a team of 3 Maintenance Assistants whilst operating as the stand‐alone qualified Maintenance fitter onsite
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- Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production plant and equipment.
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- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical faults.
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- Maintain and repair automated processing equipment, conveyor systems and production machinery.
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- Perform servicing and maintenance of shredders and optical sorting machinery
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- Coordinate and participate in repairs of all site plant and equipment.
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- Manage inventory of critical spare parts.
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- Lead the delivery of small maintenance projects and equipment installations.
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- Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment reliability.
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- Promote and maintain a strong safety‐first culture across the site.
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant performance and efficiency.
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The Candidate:

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You will have experience leading the maintenance function in previous recycling / waste manufacturing environments.



Essential requirements include holding a trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter or Electrician, proven recycling or waste industry experience, and strong knowledge of optical sorters, shredders, conveyor systems, automated production lines and PLC fault finding.

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- Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter or Industrial Electrician.
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- Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance teams within an industrial manufacturing environment.
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- Experience within the recycling, waste processing or resource recovery industry is essential.
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- Strong experience maintaining:n n
- Optical sorting systems
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- Industrial shredders
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- Conveyor belt systems
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- Automated production lines
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- LED control panel system run lines
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- Experience working on equipment used for lithium battery or LED battery processing will be highly regarded.
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- Experience with equipment manufactured by Pannizzolo and Stokkermill is highly desirable.
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- Experience maintaining metal separation systems operating across multiple processing lines.
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- Strong fault‐finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
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- Knowledge of Allen Bradley / Siemens PLCs from a fault‐finding perspective is highly advantageous.
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- Electrical Disconnect/Reconnect competency is highly advantageous
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- Forklift Licence.
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- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and equipment reliability.
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- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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- Demonstrated commitment to Work Health & Safety.
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- Flexibility to support operational requirements when required.
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If you're a hands‐on Maintenance Supervisor with experience in automated recycling or industrial processing environments and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Site Maintenance Supervisor - Up to $130k + Super (New South Wales)
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