About the opportunity
We're seeking a hands‐on Maintenance professional to join an established food manufacturing site in Sydney, running 24/5 with a stable, long-serving workforce.
This is a working role.
You'll be on the tools every day, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, and building the maintenance program as you go.
The maintenance team is currently small, with intention to grow it, starting with a Trades Assistant once the team is settled.
You'll help shape that team from the start.
Reports to:
Site Leader
Employment type:
Full‐time, permanent
Hours:
Day shift, 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday
About the role
This is a floor‐based role for a tradesperson who wants to own the equipment and grow with the site.
You'll work alongside long‐tenured operators, come forward with your own plan to fix problems, and move the site towards preventative maintenance.
As the team develops, the role is planned to move towards planning, scheduling and projects.
Key responsibilities
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults on mixers, conveyors, augers, blowers, packers and palletising equipment
Fault‐find on SCADA/PLC-driven lines
Take ownership of issues and come forward with a plan, including ordering parts and engaging contractors
Supervise and coordinate contractors, including running permits
Build out preventative maintenance tasks in the MEX CMMS
Raise POs,



track project spend in Excel and manage work orders through to completion
Keep the workshop and critical spares organised for quick change‐outs
Maintain a strong safety focus on every job
Be part of the on‐call roster
About you
You're a hands‐on tradesperson who takes pride in your work, has a strong interest in machinery and makes sound decisions quickly without compromising on safety.
You will ideally have:
A dual trade (electrical and mechanical)
Alternatively, a fitter with a disconnect/reconnect licence, or an electrician comfortable picking up a spanner
Hands‐on experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment
Some supervisory or leadership exposure, or a transparent interest in growing into it
Comfort with a CMMS, purchase orders and basic Excel
Clear English communication, important for safety on the floor
Current working rights in Australia
Why this role
Real hands‐on ownership of the equipment and the maintenance program
Opportunity to help build a maintenance team as the site grows
A clean, dry, well‐kept site with a stable, positive culture and regular team events
Join a long‐tenured workforce that values stability
Planned progression into planning, scheduling and projects as the team grows
Strong internal training and supervisory development available
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📌 Maintenance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Sydney