About the opportunityWe'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 LeaderEmployment type:Full‐time, permanentHours:Day shift, 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday to FridayAbout the roleThis 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 responsibilitiesDiagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults on mixers, conveyors, augers, blowers, packers and palletising equipmentFault‐find on SCADA/PLC-driven linesTake ownership of issues and come forward with a plan, including ordering parts and engaging contractorsSupervise and coordinate contractors, including running permitsBuild out preventative maintenance tasks in the MEX CMMSRaise POs,



track project spend in Excel and manage work orders through to completionKeep the workshop and critical spares organised for quick change‐outsMaintain a strong safety focus on every jobBe part of the on‐call rosterAbout youYou're a hands‐on tradesperson who takes pride in your work, has a robust 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 spannerHands‐on experience in a manufacturing or food processing environmentSome supervisory or leadership exposure, or a clear interest in growing into itComfort with a CMMS, purchase orders and basic ExcelClear English communication, important for safety on the floorCurrent working rights in AustraliaWhy this roleReal hands‐on ownership of the equipment and the maintenance programOpportunity to help build a maintenance team as the site growsA clean, dry, well‐kept site with a stable, positive culture and regular team eventsJoin a long‐tenured workforce that values stabilityPlanned progression into planning, scheduling and projects as the team growsStrong internal training and supervisory development available
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📌 Maintenance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Sydney