Maintenance Team Leader

Our company: 

We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Headquartered at Clayton in Victoria, DuluxGroup operates 22 main manufacturing sites, more than a dozen distribution centres and more than 100 company owned trade stores as part of an extensive supply chain across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, as well as Asia, the UK and Europe. Our Supply Chain is the heart of our success and is driven by our passionate, innovative people. 

Your role: 

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for managing our Cabot’s manufacturing site in Dandenong South to ensure operational efficiency including quality in manufacture of the facility.

You’ll be tasked with ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely whilst supervising and managing a small team of technicians and electrician contractors. This role will see you collaborating with cross-functional teams for maintenance, process improvements and to continually improve machine performance.

The role requires flexibility with working hours, ideally starting between 6am and 8am to align with the shifts of the trades team members within our facility. You'll have the ownership and support you need to succeed in your role and the opportunity to make a significant impact to production operations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct preventative maintenance, periodic maintenance and repairs to production equipment whilst ensuring minimal disruption and production downtime
• Work with production teams to understand their requirements for available equipment
• Troubleshooting (fault finding) and diagnosing machine faults and ensure breakdowns are addressed in a safe and effective manner
• Conduct post maintenance activities and assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment including identifying equipment degradation

Benefits  

• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support 
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually   
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs 
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth 
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.  
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs 
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships 

Skills & Experience  

• Trade Certificate (Fitter and Turner), Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade and/or significant industry experience in a similar role
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting mechanical faults and implementing effective solutions
• Sound mechanical & welding skills (Arc, Mig and Tig)
• Experience with MEX computerised maintenance management system (or other CMMS)
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with a natural ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups 

Imagine a better place 

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it! 

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.  

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.  

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here. 

How to apply: 

 We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online! 

NOTE – Successful candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment as part of the pre-employment check process.