Job Description
Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing Ribs & Roast | Western Sydney | Full-Time About Us n
Ribs & Roast is an established Australian food manufacturing business specialising in quality meat products and innovative sous vide food solutions.
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Our business is built around our
CARE values - Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
, which guide how we work and support our four core pillars:
Food Safety, Food Quality, Customer and Each Other.
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We are looking for an experienced, proactive and hands-on
Maintenance Manager
to join our team and take ownership of maintenance operations across our manufacturing facility.
About the Role n
Reporting to senior Management, you will be responsible for ensuring our production equipment, facilities and critical infrastructure remain safe, reliable and operational.
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This is a diverse role requiring a balance of hands-on technical knowledge, preventative maintenance planning, contractor management and continuous improvement.
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We are seeking someone who takes ownership, identifies issues before they become problems and follows maintenance requirements through to completion.
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Hours of Work:
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Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, with flexibility required to accommodate trades, scheduled maintenance and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities n
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Oversee preventative, scheduled and corrective maintenance across the facility.
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Maintain production machinery, packaging equipment, cook tanks and associated systems.
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Manage the maintenance and reliability of refrigeration systems, cool rooms, freezers and critical plant room infrastructure.
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Coordinate building, facility and company vehicle maintenance.
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Respond to breakdowns, investigate recurring faults and implement long-term solutions.
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Engage and manage external contractors, specialist trades and equipment suppliers.
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Maintain equipment registers, servicing schedules, maintenance records and reporting.
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Ensure maintenance activities meet workplace safety, food safety and compliance requirements.
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Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and support equipment upgrades.
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About You n
We are looking for a practical, organised and solutions-focused individual who can confidently manage maintenance requirements in a busy manufacturing environment.
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The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role.
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Strong mechanical aptitude, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with industrial machinery, production equipment and preventative maintenance programs.
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Ability to coordinate contractors, prioritise competing demands and manage maintenance projects.
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Sound understanding of workplace safety and equipment maintenance requirements.
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Robust communication, organisational and time management skills.
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A proactive approach with a high level of accountability and ownership.
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Highly Regarded: n
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Relevant trade qualifications in mechanical, electrical or engineering disciplines.
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Knowledge of refrigeration, industrial cooking or packaging equipment.
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Why Join Ribs & Roast? n
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Take ownership of a diverse maintenance function.
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Work across a wide range of machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
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Opportunity to drive improvements and contribute to business growth.
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Work closely with senior Management in an established Australian business.
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Be part of a team committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
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📌 Maintenance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Ribs and Roast
📍 Sydney