Maintenance Supervisor (Larapinta)

About Team Global Express Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and Recent Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit Why TGE We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop. What we offer
- Competitive salary above industry standards
- Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
- Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- Peer recognition awards when you go above and beyond. About the Role We are seeking an experienced hands-on Maintenance Leading Hand / Supervisor to join our Engineering team at our Larapinta site. We’re looking for someone who leads from the front, supports the team day-to-day, and is prepared to be on the tools when required. While some administrative work is involved, this is primarily a hands-on maintenance supervision role. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong fault-finding ability, and the ability to maintain high maintenance standards in a fast-paced operational environment. You will play a key role in maintaining safe and reliable operations across our automated freight handling network, while supporting and guiding a small team of tradespeople. This position is primarily based at Larapinta but also provides support to local sites across SE Queensland including Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, and Lismore. A company vehicle is provided for inter-site travel when required. Key Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package – salaried position
- Full-time permanent role
- Monday to Friday roster
- PPE and uniforms provided
- Hands-on leadership role with autonomy
- Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and career development
- Opportunity to work on automated sortation and conveyor systems in a fast-paced environment Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a small team of maintenance tradespeople
- Be the go-to person during breakdowns and fault finding situations
- Carry out hands-on maintenance and repairs on conveyors, sorters, and depot equipment
- Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard and add operational value
- Support operations to maximise equipment uptime and keep freight moving
- Assist with planning and coordination of maintenance activities while remaining floor-focused
- Maintain critical spare parts, tooling, and workshop equipment
- Support contractors and suppliers working onsite
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and reliability
- Promote a strong safety-first and accountability culture
- Provide support to surrounding SE Queensland sites when required What you'll bring
- Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter (preferred) or relevant industrial maintenance trade
- Restricted Electrical Licence (preferred)
- Current driver’s licence
- Strong fault-finding ability on conveyors, automation, and industrial equipment
- Experience working in freight handling, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or other high-speed industrial environments
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatics
- Exposure to VSDs, sensors, and basic PLC fault finding
- Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
- A hands-on leader who can support and guide trades without micromanaging
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and keep things moving under pressure
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with operations teams
- Experience with automated sortation or parcel handling systems highly regarded
- Previous experience in a Leading Hand, Team Leader, or Supervisor role within maintenance environments preferred Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a fast-paced engineering team responsible for maintaining critical automated freight handling infrastructure across SE Queensland. This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, supporting trades on the floor, and making a real operational impact every day. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qucew