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Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Australia, Mackay Employment contract · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Sugar Australia is looking for a hands-on Maintenance & Engineering Professional to join our team at Mackay Port on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Northern Loop, this is a key site leadership role where you’ll take ownership of maintenance and engineering activities across the site, helping keep our plant safe, reliable and performing at its best. You’ll lead day-to-day maintenance delivery, work closely with operations, and play an important role in improving reliability, managing contractors, supporting capital works and long-term asset strategy. This role suits a degree qualified Engineer or Tradesperson with equivalent post trade qualifications and strong leadership skills, who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems and leading a small team in a practical, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Planning, scheduling and supervising daily maintenance activities across trades, operators and contractors
  • Leading and supporting a small site team including a Port Electrician and Reliability Technician
  • Supporting safe, reliable plant performance and responding to breakdowns as needed
  • Planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise plant reliability and uptime
  • Managing contractors, permits to work and scheduled maintenance work
  • Working closely with operations to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
  • Driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
  • Supporting capital projects, including commissioning, integration and setting maintenance strategies for new equipment
  • Monitoring maintenance priorities, costs/budgets and performance
  • Ensuring accurate CMMS (SAP PM) data and effective work order management
  • Collaborating with operations and production teams to align maintenance plans with production requirements
  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety standards, policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering OR Trade Qualification with post-trade engineering qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership or industrial supervisory role
  • Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or port operations
  • Exposure to the Sugar Industry (desirable)
  • Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement principles (desirable)
  • Strong knowledge of rotating plant, conveyors, gearboxes and mechanical systems
  • Experience with electrical systems, controls and compressed air systems
  • Exposure to CMMS systems (SAP highly regarded)
  • Experience leading teams and managing contractors in an industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of safety, compliance and risk management in maintenance operations
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads effectively
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to have

  • Exposure to the Sugar Industry
  • Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement principles

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package and exclusive corporate discounts
  • Health and wellbeing programs, regular social events, and employee recognition initiatives
  • Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
  • A friendly and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on our people and our customers
  • Access to our product range – perfect for those with a passion for baking

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