About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Manager to lead plant reliability, facilities and a small trades team.

The plant operates Monday to Friday, 4:30am to 10:30pm, with weekend overtime as required depending on operational needs. This role is Monday to Friday during business hours, with occasional on-call support.

You will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across the laundry plant and building services, helping keep production running while managing budgets, contractors and asset planning.

About Us

HCS is a Catholic Ministry of Mercy Partners, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889. HCS is a social enterprise with an emphasis on restoring dignity to those who are often locked out of employment due to disability and difference by helping them gain meaningful employment in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. HCS empowers people of all abilities to succeed, currently through the provision of high-quality laundry and cleaning services.

What you will do

- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment, utilities, buildings and facilities to minimise downtime and disruption to laundry operations.

- Lead breakdown response, manage the maintenance system, spare parts, contractors, KPIs and rosters to support efficient site operations.

- Lead, supervise and develop the maintenance team to achieve business objectives, production targets and trade competency requirements.

- Manage recruitment, onboarding,



performance and training while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.

- Manage work orders, asset records, downtime tracking and maintenance reporting.

- Develop and manage the annual maintenance operating and capital budget in partnership with the Operations Manager.

- Control maintenance costs, purchasing, asset registers and lifecycle reporting, and provide regular budget and variance reporting.

- Ensure all maintenance and installation activities comply with Australian Standards, legislation, WHS and environmental requirements.

- Support a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

Essential

- Experience leading tradespeople and contractors in a plant, industrial or maintenance environment

- Background in commercial laundry, food processing, manufacturing or a similar high-volume setting

- Experience managing maintenance and capital budgets

- Strong facility management and contractor coordination skills

- Hands-on experience with a CMMS

- Ability to plan resources, manage performance and control costs

- Ability to read mechanical and building drawings/specifications

- Understanding of Australian Standards, legislation and building codes

- Robust communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

- Trade or tertiary qualification in electrical, mechanical, facilities management or a related field

- Experience with commercial laundry equipment, boilers and water treatment

- Knowledge of steam, gas and compressed air systems

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