Job Description

Operations Manager - Building Maintenance Units n

Operations Manager - Building Maintenance Units

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Do you have a Trade Background?

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Are you ready to Step Up into Management?

About the Company n

Our client is an established national facilities services provider, operating since 1999 with 120+ staff across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. They service, repair, install and certify Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) and height access systems on some of the most prominent high-rise buildings in and around the CBD.

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Their Brisbane BMU division is growing, and they're looking for an Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations.

Is This Your Next Step? n

Are you a qualified tradesperson (motor mechanic, diesel fitter, fitter, electrician or similar) who's ready to move into management? You don't need management experience for this role.

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This business believes it's far easier to teach someone organisation and leadership than to teach a trade from scratch. What matters is that you understand how machines work, you can diagnose a problem, and you want to build a career beyond the tools. You'll still spend real time on site, working with the technicians and the equipment.

What You'll Be Doing n

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- Overseeing day-to-day BMU operations, including service, maintenance, repair and certification works
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- Supervising and supporting a team of BMU technicians on site
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- Coordinating labour, materials, subcontractors and equipment
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- Planning and scheduling jobs, tracking progress and closing jobs out
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- Being the main point of contact for clients on access, attendance,



progress and outcomes
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- Making sure works meet Australian Standards, regulations and company safety procedures
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- Preparing and managing SWMS, permits, inductions and site access requirements
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- Working with senior management on operational performance, budgets and job delivery
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What You'll Bring n

Essential:

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- A trade qualification with strong mechanical aptitude: motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician or similar
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- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to be on site regularly
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- Valuable communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and leading a team
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple jobs
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- Sound understanding of safe work practices
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- Basic computer skills (job management systems and Microsoft Office)
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- Current Australian driver's licence
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Highly regarded (not essential):

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- Experience in cranes, lifts, elevators, hoists, height access or mechanical services
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- Experience as a leading hand, supervisor, senior technician or team leader
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If you have the trade background but haven't managed people before, we still want to hear from you.

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Full support and training will be provided.

What's On Offer n

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- Competitive salary based on experience
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- Work vehicle, mobile phone and laptop
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- A clear path from the tools into operations leadership
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- The chance to own and shape a growing BMU division
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- A stable national business with more than 25 years' history
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- Varied work on iconic high-rise buildings across Brisbane
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📌 Operations Manager - Building Maintenance Units (Brisbane)
🏢 Engage Recruitment Support
📍 Brisbane