Maintenance Leading Hand - Night Shift

• Work for the World’s No. 1 Diary Company!
• Permanent Fulltime Opportunity with Competitive Remuneration
• Excellent Career Progression

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator this role is based at our Lidcombe site in night shift (10pm to 6 am).

This position is responsible for co-ordinating maintenance and engineering for production / site operations, implementing preventative maintenance procedures & provide a safe working environment, ensuring Workplace, Health and Safety standards, company policies and good housekeeping practices are adhered to, and implementing continuous improvement procedures to reduce downtimes and increase line efficiencies.

Main responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Provide support to the Maintenance Coordinator to lead the night shift, including allocating duties, arranging meal breaks, giving positive and constructive feedback.
• Assist in defining the work priorities for the maintenance trades team.
• Escalate any urgent maintenance related issues or breakdowns to the Maintenance Coordinator and or Maintenance Manager.
• Assist the Maintenance Coordinator in managing and coordinating external trades and contractors.
• Liaise with other site Leading Hands and Coordinator to ensure that optimal maintenance support is provided to the site.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Trade qualification;
• Experience in fault finding/ troubleshooting skills;
• Problem solving knowledge and experience: 5 why’s, fishbone, and 5’s skills.
• Ability to build rapport with all stakeholders;
• High attention to detail;
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-motivation, have a strong focus on safety, environment and quality and be able to work as part of an effective team.

In return we offer an exciting career challenge for you to make an immediate impact, career growth opportunities, competitive salary package and a team orientated and fast paced work environment committed to succeeding.

If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

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