Facilities Maintenance Manager

Core Talent is proud to be partnering with CRC Industries to recruit a Facilities Maintenance Manager to join their well-established, high-performing organisation with an outstanding reputation across Australia and New Zealand.

What truly sets CRC industries apart is their people-first culture. They have:

• Exceptional staff retention driven by strong leadership and engagement
• A genuine commitment to career development and internal progression
• A collaborative and supportive workplace where high performance is recognised and rewarded

This is more than a facilities role – it’s an opportunity to join a business that actively invests in its people:

Career Growth & Development

• Emerging Leaders Initiative for ambitious staff seeking leadership pathways
• Clear succession planning and internal promotion opportunities

Learning & Education Support

• Access to an employee education program
• Financial support for courses, certifications, or further study
• Flexibility, including time off to study

Culture & Engagement

• Dedicated Social Engagement Team
• Regular monthly social events and team-building activities
• A workplace that genuinely values connection, recognition and morale

Role responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a preventative and predictive maintenance strategy to minimise downtime and maximise asset performance, with a strong focus on planned vs reactive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous reliability improvement
• Ensure all plant, equipment, and critical services are maintained in line with safety, regulatory, and manufacturer standards, while coordinating closely with operations to minimise disruption and optimise uptime
• Lead rapid response to breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions, alongside managing spare parts and inventory to balance availability and cost control
• Oversee site facilities, infrastructure, and essential services (including electrical, HVAC, fire systems and utilities), ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and presentation
• Deliver site upgrades, repairs, and infrastructure projects, ensuring contractors and suppliers perform to agreed scope, timelines, and quality expectations
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation, and contribute to Capex planning with clear ROI and risk mitigation
• Support implementation of new equipment, engineering changes, and operational improvements across the Castle Hill site, with periodic support to the New Zealand facility
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and regulatory requirements, and leading risk assessments, contractor safety, and management of change processes
• Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including sourcing, performance management, and cost control, with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and high performance
• Utilise maintenance systems and reporting tools to track performance, support decision-making, and maintain accurate documentation, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in ERP/QMS systems highly regarded

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a Facilities or Maintenance Manager within a manufacturing or production environment, with a strong understanding of asset reliability and operational demands
• Background in complex, high-risk environments is highly regarded, with experience in chemical, industrial, or process-based facilities considered a strong advantage
• Ideally a mechanically trade-qualified or engineering-led background, with hands-on knowledge of plant, equipment, and maintenance systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage both facilities and plant maintenance, balancing compliance, safety, and production uptime
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to drive accountability and high performance
• Practical understanding of WHS, regulatory compliance, and safety-critical environments
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and cost control
• Ability to operate across multiple sites and travel as required, supporting both Australian and New Zealand operations

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a genuinely supportive and high-performing culture, we’d love to hear from you. We are actively shortlisting for this role NOW! Please apply from within, or contact me on +61 468 016 545 / ***email_hidden***.