Building Maintenance Supervisor | FIFO | 5:2 | Nhulunbuy NT

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Ready for a permanent, full-time Maintenance Supervisor role with Sodexo in Gove Nhulunbuy NT on a residential 5:2 roster, with subsidised housing and a work vehicle plus relocation assistance and a regional living allowance. You will lead a maintenance team, plan and deliver preventative and corrective work, ensure all tasks meet management system standards and risk controls, and coordinate planning and scheduling for both planned and unplanned maintenance. The ideal candidate has facilities maintenance experience, a relevant trade qualification, strong risk awareness, and excellent communication to foster a team approach. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight leadership, planning, safety, and relocation readiness, and include availability and references.

Job Description

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and join our team of problem solvers?  

If you’re the go-to person, the one who answers the questions, with the know-how to keep facilities running like clockwork, we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team in Gove, Nhulunbuy.

Liaising closely with our client your primary responsibility will be to plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance programs while providing advice and support to work teams to address maintenance work of facilities in a productive manner. 

We are looking for applicants who are willing to relocate to the NT. This role will be locally based in Gove, Nhulunbuy on a residential 5:2 roster.  Subsidised housing and work vehicle is offered with this role, so you can bring your family with you. This is a permanent, full-time position with Sodexo.

Relocation Assistance:

We’re happy to help you relocate to Jabiru and acknowledge that relocating for work can be a challenge. To make the relocation process a little easier, we are able to offer 3 financial components in addition to your salary:

• Relocation Assistance – available (subject to Company policy)
• Regional Living Allowance – ATO Zone tax offset 

What does a Maintenance Supervisor do: 

• Effectively supervise the employee relations and management of your work crew and ensure employees are trained and held accountable for their tasks.
• Ensure all servicing and maintenance work is performed in accordance with Company Management Systems, Statutory Obligations, Standard Work Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure timely evaluation and scoping of work requests, prior to approval for the work management planning process.
• Participate in the weekly pre-planning, planning and scheduling meetings to ensure alignment and commitment of resources to the work schedule.
• Ensure safe execution of maintenance work as per the signed of schedule.
• Manage the planning and execution of unplanned work and the re-scheduling of the existing work orders as required.
• Review work execution performance with team members, identify gaps and take corrective action as necessary to improve performance.
• Manage and review events and ensure that escalation protocols are complied with.
• Provide input into the development of maintenance work strategies.
• Close completed work orders to ensure end to end process compliance.

Suitable candidates must have the following:

• Facilities maintenance experience
• Trade relevant qualification highly sort within an equivalent industry and organisational experience 
• Experience in troubleshooting, and proven evidence of careful consideration of risk-factors in undertaking any task
• Superior technical knowledge and skills, including a broad understanding of operational and maintenance requirements
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and a strong desire to foster a "team-oriented" approach to the achievement of tasks
• Builder Licences and or Electrical Nominee Licences desirable

Why choose Sodexo?  

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.  

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.   

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.  

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!   

 How to apply?  

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.   

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!