We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Manager to lead plant reliability, facilities and a small trades team.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.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 UsHCS is a Catholic Ministry of Mercy Partners, established by the Sisters of Mercy in ****.
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 doOversee planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment, utilities, buildings and facilities to minimise downtime and disruption to laundry operations.Lead breakdown response, manage the maintenance system, spare parts, contractors, KPIs and rosters to support efficient site operations.Lead, supervise and develop the maintenance team to achieve business objectives, production targets and trade competency requirements.Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance and training while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.Manage work orders, asset records,



downtime tracking and maintenance reporting.Develop and manage the annual maintenance operating and capital budget in partnership with the Operations Manager.Control maintenance costs, purchasing, asset registers and lifecycle reporting, and provide regular budget and variance reporting.Ensure all maintenance and installation activities comply with Australian Standards, legislation, WHS and environmental requirements.Support a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.What you will bringExperience leading tradespeople and contractors in a plant, industrial or maintenance environmentBackground in commercial laundry, food processing, manufacturing or a similar high-volume settingExperience managing maintenance and capital budgetsStrong facility management and contractor coordination skillsHands-on experience with a CMMSAbility to plan resources, manage performance and control costsAbility to read mechanical and building drawings/specificationsUnderstanding of Australian Standards, legislation and building codesStrong communication and problem-solving skillsTrade or tertiary qualification in electrical, mechanical, facilities management or a related fieldExperience with commercial laundry equipment, boilers and water treatmentKnowledge of steam, gas and compressed air systemsBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Maintenance Manager — Industrial Laundry & Facilities (Brisbane)
🏢 Holy Cross Services
📍 Brisbane