Building Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Qualified) | 2:1| FIFO-MON | Brisbane, QLD

Job Description:

Roster:

 FIFO from Brisbane to Weipa, QLD on a 14:7 roster

Employment Type:

 Permanent opportunity with long-term career growth

 

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact.

 

The Role

If you’re the go-to person, the one who answers the questions, with the know-how to keep facilities running like clockwork, the

Building Maintenance Supervisor

is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining our clients' residential properties and village infrastructure. This position includes supervising team of qualified tradesmen and as required, subcontractors on

2:1 roster.  

This is a FIFO from Brisbane opportunity. 

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve had previous experience in facility maintenance across the domestic and commercial sectors.

  • Hold trade

qualifications

and certificates in

Electrical

work, with

QBCC accreditation

  • essential (or the ability to obtain), while ensuring high‑quality maintenance operations and proper care of tools, equipment, and compliance documentation.
  • Lead and support a team of qualified tradespeople, subcontractors, and the scheduler, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and all safety requirements (including issuing safety permits and completing safety KPIs).
  • Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance activities to meet KPIs, including supporting task entry and scheduling processes.
  • Prepare reports for clients and stakeholders, participate in internal and regulatory audits, and act as an escalation point for issues or complaints.
  • Manage the cost centre P&L and ensure all compliance documentation is accurate and up to date.

About You

  • Ability to travel safely to and from work
  • Physically fit and able to work long shifts (up to 11 hours) on 14 days on 7 days off roster
  • You will be required to obtain a National Police Check, should you not have one dated within the last 6 months
  • Ability to endure remote environments in extreme weather conditions
  • Must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening
  • Sound understanding of statutory acts, regulations and codes, and be able to follow safety procedures, permits and JSEA’s

Why Join Sodexo?

  • Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industry
  • Meals provided
  • Access to 100+ retail discounts and multiple salary packaging options
  • Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!
  • Opportunities for training and career progression within Sodexo

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure? Submit your resume outlining your experience and availability. If shortlisted, one of our recruiters will contact you for a phone interview to answer your questions and share more about the role.

Apply now

 and take the next step in your FIFO career with Sodexo.

 

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