Job Description

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

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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.

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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 n

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 setting. HCS empowers people of all abilities to succeed, currently through the provision of high-quality laundry and cleaning services.

What you will do n

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

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

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

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Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance and training while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.

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Manage work orders, asset records,



downtime tracking and maintenance reporting.

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

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

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

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

What you will bring n

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

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

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Experience managing maintenance and capital budgets

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Strong facility management and contractor coordination skills

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Hands‑on experience with a CMMS

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Ability to plan resources, manage performance and control costs

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Ability to read mechanical and building drawings/specifications

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Understanding of Australian Standards, legislation and building codes

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Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

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

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Experience with commercial laundry equipment, boilers and water treatment

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Knowledge of steam, gas and compressed air systems

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📌 Maintenance Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Holy Cross Services
📍 Brisbane