Join the T-Ports Team – Maintenance Team Leader (Lucky Bay)

Full-Time | Leadership Role | Mechanical or Electrical Trade | Attractive Salary Package + Vehicle + Super

T-Ports has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Team Leader to join our team at Lucky Bay on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise with people leadership to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class bulk handling and transhipment operations.

At T-Ports, we pride ourselves on innovation, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our continued success.

About T-Ports

T-Ports specialises in the storage, handling and transhipment of grain through a unique and innovative supply chain. Operating state-of-the-art transhipment ports at Lucky Bay and Wallaroo, alongside regional grain storage facilities at Lock and Kima and our transhipment vessel Lucky Eyre, we are transforming the way grain reaches international markets.

• Our business is built on four core values: Innovation, Integrity, Safety and Efficiency.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Team Leader will be responsible for leading maintenance activities across the Lucky Bay, Lock, Kimba operations, and providing support to marine engineers on T-Ports vessels, while managing a small team of multi-skilled tradespeople.

This role is Full-time 38hrs per week and requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills and a proactive approach to maintenance planning and execution. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of fixed plant, mobile equipment, marine assets and supporting infrastructure.

The position offers a balance of leadership, coordination, planning, and hands-on maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritise workloads to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure all plant and equipment operate safely and at optimum performance.
• Carry out and oversee preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
• Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules.
• Manage maintenance work orders and records using the MEX CMMS system.
• Monitor and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Support maintenance budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems, processes, and asset reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Participate in the on-call roster as required.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused leader with strong technical capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Trade qualification in one of the following:
• Mechanical Fitter
• Maintenance Fitter
• Fitter & Turner
• Unrestricted Electrical Licence
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining fixed plant, conveyors, mobile plant, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, or industrial equipment.
• Experience using CMMS software such as MEX or SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work safely at heights and within confined spaces (or willingness to obtain certifications).

Desirable

• Dogging and/or Rigging, EWP and Scissor lift qualifications.
• Experience within grain handling, bulk materials handling, ports, marine operations, manufacturing, mining, or agribusiness environments.
• Knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance principles.
• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package $155K (base+super+vehicle) commensurate with experience.
• Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• On-call allowance.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• Temporary accommodation available
• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter or Electrician looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date - 30th August 2026. T-Ports reserves the right to start interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.