Job Details

Ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career? We're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Mechanical Fitters and Electricians in a large food manufacturing facility based in Brisbane's western suburbs.

This is a night shift opportunity offering a strong salary package, quarterly bonuses, regular long weekends, and genuine long-term career progression with a well-established manufacturer.
What's on Offer?

• $139,000 package (inclusive of super)
• Quarterly KPI bonus (up to 2.5% per quarter)
• Permanent night shift
• Regular long weekends built into your roster
• Ongoing training and career development
• Long-term job security with a leading manufacturer

Night Shift Rosters

Team 1

• Sunday – Thursday
• 10:00pm – 7:20am
• Every second Thursday off

Team 2

• Monday – Friday
• 10:00pm – 7:20am
• Every second Monday off

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee the night shift maintenance team, ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high safety and food quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate maintenance activities, support your team during breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Fitters and Electricians
• Coordinate breakdown response, fault finding, and maintenance priorities
• Drive preventative maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
• Minimise production downtime through effective planning
• Promote a strong safety-first culture
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and site procedures
• Coach and develop tradespeople and apprentices
• Complete shift handovers and maintenance reporting
• Support continuous improvement projects
• Work closely with production to achieve operational targets

About You You'll bring:

• A trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical, or a related trade
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Leading Hand, or Team Leader
• Strong maintenance experience within manufacturing, food processing, meat processing, or heavy industry
• Proven leadership experience in a 24/7 production environment
• Excellent fault-finding, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and people leadership abilities
• A genuine commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role with one of Australia's leading food manufacturers. You'll be supported by an experienced management team, enjoy a stable night shift roster with regular long weekends, and be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus structure, and genuine opportunities for career growth.

Apply now, or contact Amber on 0457 000 382 for a confidential discussion.