Ready to take the lead in preventative maintenance and equipment reliability?
ForestOne, a leader in sustainable particleboard manufacturing, is seeking an experienced and proactive Preventative Maintenance Coordinator to support our busy site operations. This is a newly created role for you to really make your own

As the Preventative Maintenance Coordinator, you’ll report to the Site Maintenance Manager and play a key role in planning and scheduling maintenance across the site. You'll help maximise machinery uptime, develop preventative programs, and improve maintenance procedures ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe operations every day.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules

Allocate resources, materials, and tools for planned tasks

Maintain the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) and asset database

Support procurement of critical spare parts and ensure inventory accuracy

Promote safety, reliability, and performance through proactive planning

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and quality compliance

Collaborate closely with fitters, apprentices, contractors, and coordinators across the site

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Trade-qualified (e.g., Fitter & Turner or Mechanical Fitter)

Hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing or heavy industry

Sound computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Previous CMMS/database use or administration

Professional attitude, excellent communication and teamwork

Desirable:

Forklift, EWP, or confined space licences

Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude

Proven ability to improve maintenance processes and asset reliability

About us:

ForestOne is Australia’s largest independent distributor of plywood, timber, laminate, and decorative surface materials for sustainable interior design. We’re an Australian-owned company with a strong focus on providing ethically sourced building products with locations Australia-wide.

With our manufacturing plant located in Benalla, we have combined our distribution and manufacturing capabilities to continue our growth.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all our employees and look forward to welcoming new members to our team.

Short-listed candidates must pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing to help us ensure a safe working environment for everyone.