Maintenance Team Lead
Location: Kinglake West
About Pace
At Pace Farm, we’re proud of our strong family values that have guided us since the 1970s. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into one of Australia’s largest egg producers, delivering the freshest, tastiest eggs nationwide.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: Eggs for Everyone — ensuring all Australians have access to nutritious, high-quality eggs every day. As the leading supplier of farm-fresh eggs and egg products, we continue to set the standard in our industry by investing in our people, systems and innovation. With exciting growth ahead, now is a great time to join Pace Farm and be part of our continued success.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead to join our Farming Maintenance team at Kinglake West. Reporting to the Farming Maintenance Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide, support and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team while ensuring our farming and production assets operate safely, reliably and at peak efficiency.
You will play a key role in embedding preventative maintenance practices, improving equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement across our farming and processing operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the maintenance team, including performance management, timekeeping, leave, training and development
- Work closely with the Maintenance Planner to ensure preventative maintenance and work orders are scheduled and completed on time
- Hold team members accountable for accurate recording of time, materials and work orders
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and contractors
- Monitor and manage spare parts inventory and critical equipment within agreed budgets
- Run weekly maintenance meetings with Farming and Processing teams
- Collaborate with site leaders to understand priorities and improve operational outcomes
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, quality and operational standards
- Actively contribute on the tools where required, leading by example
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving
- Partner with Process Engineering to identify and implement efficiency, equipment and workflow improvements
- Support innovation initiatives and assist with execution as required
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- As a Team Lead, you will play a critical role in promoting a strong safety culture by:
- Ensuring compliance with all HSE policies, procedures and safe work practices
- Identifying, assessing and controlling hazards within your area of responsibility
- Consulting with team members on health and safety matters
- Encouraging early incident reporting and supporting return-to-work processes
- Ensuring safe operation of plant and equipment and correct use of PPE
- Contributing to the development and adherence of safe work procedures
- Acting as a role model by demonstrating safe, responsible behaviours at all times
About You
You’re a practical, people-focused leader who enjoys balancing hands-on maintenance work with guiding and developing a team. You thrive in fast-paced operational environments, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and take pride in keeping equipment and facilities running at their best. You value safety, accountability and continuous improvement, and you’re motivated by seeing your team succeed.
What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualification preferred, but not essential
- Strong experience in maintenance operations, including fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance
- Understanding of maintenance planning principles and continuous improvement practices
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a maintenance team
- Experience managing spare parts, inventory and supplier relationships
- Competent computer skills, including Word and Excel
- A proactive, safety-focused and solutions-driven mindset
Why Join Pace Farm?
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities
- The chance to work in a highly automated, innovative farming operation
- Regular free product samples
- Complimentary flu vaccinations to support your wellbeing
Interested?
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please hit Apply Now and submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application.
To find out more about us, visit www.pacefarm.com
Pace Farm acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
