Job Details

Maintenance Supervisor – Meat Processing Facility Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $132,000 + super
Roster: Rotating 4-Week Lifestyle Roster (4 On / 5 Off / 5 On / 4 Off)
Requirement: Must be willing to obtain a Q Fever vaccination

This role is ideal for a senior tradesperson from FMCG or manufacturing who is looking for a lifestyle roster, the ability to be home every night, and access to excellent performance bonuses, company benefits, full training, and internal progression opportunities. Whether your background is as an Electrician, Mechanical Fitter, or Maintenance/Engineering Technician, this is a strong next step into leadership within a reputable protein manufacturing environment.

About the Role
Join a leading meat processing facility as our next Maintenance Supervisor, overseeing a skilled team of maintenance fitters across a fast-paced and highly regulated production environment. You will drive plant reliability, safety, and performance while coordinating maintenance activities to support continuous production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance fitters across rotating shifts
• Coordinate planned, breakdown, and preventive maintenance to maximise uptime
• Provide hands-on support with troubleshooting and complex mechanical repairs
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with site regulations
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA teams to prioritise maintenance tasks
• Manage maintenance documentation, work orders, and compliance records
• Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring and optimisation

Roster Overview Shift Times:

• Day Shift: 4:00 AM start
• Night Shift: 4:00 PM start

Average Weekly Hours: 42 hours
4-Week Rotation:

• Week 1: 48 hours (2 days / 2 nights)
• Week 2: 60 hours (2 days / 3 nights)
• Week 3: 36 hours (3 days)
• Week 4: 24 hours (2 nights)

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Electrician, or similar technical background
• Experience in a supervisory or leading-hand role
• FMCG, meat processing, poultry, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical systems and production machinery
• Experience with CMMS systems, inventory, and maintenance scheduling
• Willing to obtain a Q Fever vaccination

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation in a dynamic facility
• Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Lifestyle roster – home every night
• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Long-term stability and internal career pathways
• Supportive team environment with strong investment in training
• Work for a respected leader in the protein manufacturing industry

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