Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a Maintenance Officer to join the team at Australia's largest, family-owned food service distributor.

This role will see you coordinating maintenance activities across the distribution centre and associated locations, ensuring the branch is compliant with legislative and WH&S requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee a repairs and preventative maintenance schedule/program across plant and equipment in a temperature controlled food storage environment
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance to the facility as required
• Induct, co-ordinate and overseeing contractors working at the facility for specialist repairs and maintenance
• Support the site management team by facilitating capital works/major projects
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve site safety and establish best practice through standard operating procedures
• Complete and submit hazard and incident reporting forms to WH&S team within required time frames and report on any lost time injuries
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, assist in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and assist in the implementation of corrective actions where necessary
• Record keeping and distribution of relevant safety communications including monthly safety packs and company issued safety alerts
• Coordinate and conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation actions
• Ensure standard contract management processes are implemented and complied with.

To be successful for this role, you will need the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• General knowledge across facilities, maintenance and trades (refrigeration would be advantageous)
• Strong ability to collaborate cross functionally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to ensure staff understand and operate to the required Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, WH&S regulations and cold storage principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy and experience in using hazard and incident reporting systems
• Flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional disposition
• Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Qualification in a relevant trade is advantageous.

​​​​​​​If you are ready for a new opportunity and would like to be part of a great team, we would love to hear from you! Click 'Apply Now' to send an updated copy of your resume.