Facilities & Maintenance Lead
Sundrive SolarSydney, New South Wales
Full Time
Posted October 2, 2025
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Job Description
The Facilities Maintenance Lead is responsible for ensuring the safety, organization, and smooth operation of a 4,000 m² advanced manufacturing facility, overseeing maintenance tasks, equipment installation, and coordination with contractors to support the company's innovative solar technology production.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, organization, and smooth operation of the facility, including the mechanical workshop, labs, and clean room.
- Perform practical tasks such as basic repairs, small rig builds, and maintenance of exhaust and AC systems in the clean room.
- Oversee goods storage and assist with the installation of new equipment.
- Coordinate with contractors and manage chemical disposal safely.
- Provide hands-on support across the site to maintain facility operations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in facilities maintenance, including performing basic repairs, small rig builds, and overseeing maintenance of exhaust and air conditioning systems in a facility of at least 4,000 m².
- Experience in operating forklifts on an occasional basis.
- Ability to perform minor plumbing and electrical work.
- Experience in overseeing goods storage and assisting with the installation of new equipment.
- Ability to coordinate with contractors for maintenance and repairs.
- Experience in managing chemical disposal safely in a laboratory or industrial setting.
- Hands-on support skills across a facility, including supporting site operations and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated ownership and pride in facility management, with a focus on maintaining safety, organization, and smooth daily operations.
- Ability to lead a small team, including one direct report, and provide practical guidance and support.
- Full working rights in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Physical capability to perform hands-on maintenance tasks and operate equipment as required.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks include onsite catered lunch snacks and drinks, weekly transport tolls and public transport allowance up to 45
Ownership through Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
Company-wide learning and development fund, dedicated weekly learning time, and up to 2 days of paid L D leave per year
Leave flexibility with 4 weeks annual leave (unlimited rollover), 10 days paid Personal Carer's Leave (unlimited rollover), 13 weeks primary parental leave, 6 weeks secondary caregiver leave, paid antenatal leave, and support for early arrivals and surrogacy
Paid compassionate leave (2 days per occasion)
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for employees and immediate family
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