Maintenance Manager

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world! 

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Site Manager, you’ll lead the maintenance team at Port Botany, driving both daily operational excellence and strategic continuous improvement across all maintenance practices. You will be responsible for delivering the maintenance plan, meeting strict contract KPIs, and upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental policy. Success in this role requires managing the site budget while maintaining accountability for service revenue generation and profitability.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Lead Daily Operations & Strategy: Directly oversee all daily maintenance activities, driving process improvement, resource planning, and strategic alignment to meet organizational goals and "best practice" standards.
• Deliver KPI & Profitability Targets: Maximize performance against customer contract KPIs and ensure the profitability of the site through efficient operations, budget management, and effective asset control.
• Drive Safety & Compliance: Champion a safe working environment by enforcing all OH&S policies, conducting regular safety walks, ensuring staff compliance, and immediately logging all incidents.
• Manage Team & Development: Plan team resource allocation, delegate tasks, manage rosters for full customer coverage, and actively develop the technical workforce through structured training programs.
• Ensure Customer & Internal Communication: Act as the primary liaison with the client, while facilitating strong coordination and communication between all internal Kalmar departments to ensure timely and professional service support.

What we offer you: 

“Customers depend on us. Our focus isn’t optional — it’s what keeps terminals running and trust alive.​”

• Rewards that truly count: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, plus fantastic benefits including:
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Community Service Leave
• Lead Incentive Program
• Salary sacrificing
• Fully maintained tool of trade vehicle
• Novated leasing
• Core Behaviour Recognition Program
• Early finishes every Friday 
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits 
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• People who move together: You’ll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
• Purpose that drives change: You’ll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You’ll be in the driver’s seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
  
  

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role: 

• Qualifications: Possess an Engineering Degree or relevant Trades Certificate combined with several years of maintenance experience, in a similar supervisory role.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven experience in managing shift teams and working effectively within a Unionized workforce, demonstrating strong leadership and team player skills.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to think strategically and effectively influence and negotiate with diverse audiences at various levels.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep, specialized knowledge of cranes and automation, along with a strong understanding of commercial acumen and customer business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Must be an analytical, creative problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, manage conflicting priorities, and meet critical deadlines.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today! 

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified. 

About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com