Facilities Manager

From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.About the Role:As the Facilities Manager, you will lead and manage the provision of facility management services such as refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air services, water and fire services, and waste plant at our facility in Wacol. This is a rare opportunity within our maintenance team that is responsible for ensuring longevity for short term and long-term site requirements.Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Repairs to our assets and driving outcomes.
• Ensure the plant maintains the highest level of availability possible to achieve business targets.
• Repairs to facilities and raising minor capital projects to implement site improvements.
• Provide technical support to tradespeople, supervising trades personnel.
• Monitor safe working practices, particularly on electrical work.
• Participate in continuous improvements and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure immediate reaction to breakdowns and urgent work.
• Ensure all electrical documentation and schematics are securely retained, updated and maintained as required.

About you:

• Qualifications in facilities management or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Engineering qualification or trade background is advantageous.
• A solid understanding of refrigeration particularly with ammonia systems (advantageous), compressed air and steam generation systems maintenance is required.
• Experience in a fast-moving, high volume food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Work Orders, Risk Assessments, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, Design solutions for capital projects
• Basic knowledge in electrical and low / high Voltage systems, Lockout Tag-out procedures and in Safety of Electrical Operations

Benefits include:

• Retail and health insurance discounts
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Onsite parking

What next?If you're passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!