Maintenance Shift Manager

Job Description

Maintenance Shift Manager Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains Job category: Engineering Job location: Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015 Job reference number: 98143 Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Salary range: $133612.0-$148564.0 You’re a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing. In this role, you'll: Oversee the daily operations and coordination of maintenance activities within the Maintenance Centre, to ensure Fleet availability, managing day-to-day operations and driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage a multifunctional team (electricians, fitters, and rail maintainers), fostering a collaborative culture, optimising productivity, and supporting performance development in a high-pressure environment. Manage staff performance and ensure expectations are communicated clearly. Use EAM and SAP software to plan and track maintenance activities, and manage resources, ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures. Work in a 24/7 operational environment, with flexibility to be available for weekends, night shifts, and public holidays. You hold an Electrical or Mechanical degree or certificate or trade qualification with extensive experience in heavy maintenance and managing teams in an operational environment. Your leadership skills allow you to effectively manage and guide teams through change, manage conflicting priorities, and ensure clear communication and adherence to procedures. You’re experienced in the use of maintenance management software (such as EAM, SAP) and have a strong ability to apply it to improve efficiency and productivity. Knowledge and experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies and best practices such as Lean Six Sigma is an advantage. You’re also resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading a team under pressure while driving improvement and meeting operational goals. Who we are: Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. This is an in-person, on-site role. What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now! Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 16th February 2025. For more information about this role, please contact . People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country. #J-18808-Ljbffr