Specialist Maintenance Manager

Warrikal is seeking an experienced Specialist Mechanical Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of high-precision mechanical maintenance services across critical rotating equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong mechanical professional who can combine deep trade expertise with divisional leadership, driving performance, capability and growth across our mechanical maintenance function.

If you have a strong background in pump, conveyor, gearbox and rotating equipment maintenance, and you're ready to lead a high-performing team delivering precision mechanical outcomes — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth and operational structure of Warrikal's Mechanical Maintenance division, including systems, processes and standards.
• Oversee the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of all mechanical maintenance works, ensuring precision technical outcomes.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing team of Superintendents, Supervisors and trades personnel, driving capability and succession planning.
• Identify and support new business opportunities, tenders and client relationships to grow the division.
• Manage divisional budgets, forecasts and performance metrics to drive commercial and operational efficiency.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring HSEQ compliance and effective risk management across all activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes and workforce capability to support operational excellence.

About you

• Pump Installation, Maintenance & Overhaul
• Conveyor Pulley Installation & Maintenance
• Gearbox Installation, Alignment & Overhaul
• Electric Motor Installation & Alignment
• Laser Shaft & Equipment Alignment
• Precision Coupling Installation & Alignment
• Advanced Precision Fitting & Mechanical Assembly
• Precision Measurement & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Fault Finding & Condition-Based Maintenance
• Critical Rotating Equipment Maintenance
• Proven leadership experience managing trades teams within a resources/industrial environment
• Strong commercial, operational and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant trade qualification (Fitter/Mechanical Trade) highly desirable

Why Warrikal
This is that rare opportunity to join an exceptional company at a pivotal time, whilst working within an environment that values growth and rewards contribution. If you're a natural leader who enjoys solving complex workforce challenges and building strong customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
 
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Warrikal welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. This includes, but is not restricted to, First Nations people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.