At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance team to ensure efficient operations and safety.
- Company: Join Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, attractive benefits, and global career opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and sustainability while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade certificate and 2 years of leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions.
We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world.
We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision.
Because it’s our talented people that make it happen—our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products and our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day.
It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
We’re currently looking for an experienced C9 Maintenance Team Leader at Huhtamaki in Preston, Victoria.
You may be required to stay back or work on weekends to support the team as and when needed.
This role will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
- Ideal candidate
- Successfully completed Mechanical trade certificate III – Fitter and Turner/Machinist.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within a similar environment.
- Demonstrated capability in managing conflicts, workloads and operational priorities.
- Demonstrated experience with preventative and corrective maintenance systems.
- Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Basic TIG/MIG welding and machining experience required.
- Reliable, hands‑on and team oriented.
- Clear and confident communication with all levels of the business.
- Indicative tasks include
- Responsible for directing the activities of the maintenance team.
- Hold team briefings and communicate all operational and business activities and initiatives.
- Ensure all maintenance works are completed within the allocated timeframes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance programmes such as training/skills development and safety.
- Provide reasonable contact to give advice and/or assistance after hours or on weekends if urgent maintenance issues arise.
- Perform preventive maintenance and checks as per the work orders.
- Train and help develop documents to perform overhauls of various site equipment like pumps, agitators, conveyors, mechanical filters, printers and label applicators.
- Breakdown maintenance – identify issues and guide the team to repair as necessary.
- Assist with machine setup, adjustments and changeover.
- Preparation work in workshop for the next PM, overhaul and changeover.
- Other reasonable duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- Induction of contractors when required.
- What you’ll bring to the role
- Solid hands‑on fitting skills.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- A reliable work ethic.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and lead.
- Positive attitude.
What we offer in return
- Competitive wages ensuring you are rewarded fairly for your skills and experience.
- Attractive benefits outlined in the Enterprise Agreement.
- RDO every second week.
- Global career opportunities.
Please note: only candidates with current full Australian working rights will be considered for this role.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
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Maintenance Team Leader in Preston employer: Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and innovation in the foodservice sector. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a global team, all while contributing to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on the environment.
