Who We Are: NHP are specialists in Electrical & Automation Products, Systems & Solutions Privately owned business with over 50 years of Electrical & Engineering excellence Powering an electrical and connected future through global expertise and innovation Local choice with the power of global partners — ‘we think global, trust local’ Driven by over 750 dedicated employees across 16 branches throughout Australia & New Zealand “At NHP we recognise that our people determine the success of our business. Guided by Agility, Team Success, Make a Difference and Ownership, our people shape how we work and who we are.” About the Role: Are you contemplating your next career move and looking for a hands-on role where your technical expertise makes a real difference? NHP is seeking a practical, safety-focused Plant Maintenance Lead to join our Laverton manufacturing site. This is an on-the-floor role where you will diagnose faults, coordinate maintenance activity, and keep production on track when machines go down. You will play a key role in equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement, working closely with production, engineering, quality, procurement, and specialist contractors. If you thrive on solving problems, supporting your team, and taking ownership on the floor, this role is for you. Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, safety, and teamwork are how we work every day. Key Responsibilities include: Lead hands-on plant maintenance to support safe, reliable, and efficient production Respond to equipment breakdowns, perform fault-finding, and coordinate timely repairs to minimise downtime Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance plans for plant and machinery Analyse breakdown trends, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability Plan and schedule maintenance activities, including inspections and calibrations, in collaboration with internal teams and external providers Maintain workshop tooling, spare parts, and critical inventory, ensuring contractor and supplier compliance Support safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including testing requirements Prepare maintenance reports and communicate priorities effectively with key stakeholders Utilise ERP and maintenance management systems to manage work orders, asset data, and maintenance performance Contribute to digitisation initiatives, improving data visibility, automation, and continuous improvement across operations and maintenance processes Ideally you will have / be: A relevant Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial maintenance trade qualification, or equivalent technical training Experience in plant maintenance, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or another high-volume environment Strong fault-finding capability across mechanical and/or electrical systems Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability improvement practices Experience using root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance work, materials and contractors A safety-focused approach, with clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement skills To be considered, you will bring hands-on technical maintenance capability, strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to work directly with production teams when equipment issues arise. What’s on offer: A great place to work – we believe that our people are the heart of our success A supportive, high-performance culture that encourages work/life balance Ongoing learning & development to meet your professional development needs Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Novated Leasing – options for salary packaging your car Discounts on corporate health insurance with Bupa Paid parental leave NHP is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to local industry extends to a strong sense of social responsibility. Through our community engagement strategy, NHP positively contributes to the sustainable development of local communities. We're proud of our community partnerships with Southern Cross Kids Camps and Travellers Aid. How to apply: To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, simply apply via this advertisement. Or visit our careers page at nhp.com.au. To keep up to date with all things NHP, connect with us on LinkedIn by searching “NHP Electrical Engineering Products”.
