Maintenance Leading Hand

About this role

About Holcim

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand have been officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.

About the role

The Maintenance Leading Hand is primarily responsible for coordinating and executing maintenance activities at Holcim's Onehunga site to ensure the highest levels of plant and equipment reliability. A key secondary focus of the role is supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site, contributing to the production, packaging, and distribution of cementitious products in both bulk and bagged formats. This involves leading preventative and corrective maintenance, managing breakdown response, and conducting advanced fault finding.

You will be responsible for technical guidance to the operations team, works closely with the wider Engineering team to plan and execute maintenance schedules, and ensures that plant reliability and performance are maintained to the highest standards.

The role also involves assisting in the training and development of operators on asset care and actively contributing to site safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Through technical expertise and hands-on leadership, the role is critical in driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting Holcim's commitment to deliver safe and sustainable outcomes for customers.

About You :

The Maintenance Leading Hand is expected to champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant reliability and maintenance efficiency.

• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
• 3+ years' operational experience within manufacturing, logistics, or heavy industry (cement or materials handling experience advantageous).
• Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance practices, and production processes.
• Proven ability to lead and support operational teams, providing guidance, training, and coordination of daily activities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with contractors.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain environments preferred, including product dispatch and stock control.
• Intermediate computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and SAP (or similar operational systems).
• Current Class 1 Driver Licence
• Flexibility to work shifts and travel occasionally to meet operational or training requirements.

Why Holcim?

We will invest in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership, and recognition with supportive management setting realistic targets and goals. We will value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development in a culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement and an inclusive and friendly team environment. To find out more, visit www.holcim.com.au / careers

We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.

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Candidates must hold valid New Zealand work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.