Campbellfield | $145–150K + Super | Plastics Injection & Blow Moulding

Hands-on leadership role with a growing manufacturing business

Opportunity to modernise systems, lift performance & build a strong team

$950K maintenance budget | $5M+ in recent capital investment

About the Company

A well-established manufacturer supplying the dairy sector is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all site maintenance activities. With major equipment upgrades recently completed, the business is now focused on improving maintenance systems, team capability and long-term reliability.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role for a practical, people-focused maintenance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment. You’ll oversee a team of fitters, electricians and die setters, supporting injection moulding, blow moulding and automation lines.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of 7+ maintenance tradespeople.

Drive preventative & corrective maintenance – digitise and improve planning.

Troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and PLC-controlled systems.

Bridge the gap between production and maintenance – build accountability and trust.

Monitor downtime, introduce KPIs, and support budget control (~$950K/year).

Contribute to capital works and reliability projects.

What You Bring

Trade qualification (mechanical/electrical) OR degree with substantial hands-on experience.

5+ years in a maintenance leadership role (plastics or high-volume manufacturing preferred).

Strong breakdown response skills and fault-finding ability.

PLC fault-finding exposure (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley) is advantageous.

Proven team leadership and the ability to influence culture.

Why Apply?

Autonomy and support to lead your way

Well-invested site with modern equipment

Tight-knit team and a strong focus on improvement

Varied and practical role – every day is different

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact George Lord at [email protected] for more information.