We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance activities at a manufacturing site in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance trades personnel and contractors, managing maintenance priorities, coordinating preventative and breakdown maintenance, and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.
Position Details
Date of publication: 11/09/2026
Location: Melbourne - South East, VIC
Industry: Engineering
Salary/Pay: Not disclosed
Reference number: 210086817
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance activities at a manufacturing site in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance trades personnel and contractors, managing maintenance priorities, coordinating preventative and breakdown maintenance, and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.
You will lead the day-to-day execution of maintenance activities across a busy manufacturing site, ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards while supporting plant reliability and operational performance.
- Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the site
- Supervise maintenance trades personnel and contractors
- Manage preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities
- Respond to equipment failures and coordinate troubleshooting and repair work
- Prioritise maintenance tasks to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability
- Ensure compliance with safety systems, permits, isolations, and site procedures
- Work closely with Maintenance Planners and Operations teams to manage maintenance priorities
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order completion within CMMS systems
- Support reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement activities
To be successful in the role you will:
- Hold a trade qualification or have equivalent maintenance experience
- Have previous experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Demonstrate strong maintenance workflow management and planning capability
- Have experience coordinating preventative and breakdown maintenance activities
- Possess a strong understanding of permits, isolations, and secure work systems
- Have experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems
- Be a strong communicator with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
What's on offer for you:
- Opportunity to lead a maintenance team within a well-established manufacturing environment
- Day shift position with consistent Monday-Friday hours
- Competitive hourly rate from $50.46 per hour plus superannuation
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative site environment
- Opportunity to contribute to plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives