Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Full-time | Salaried | Forrestfield, WA | Regular regional travel

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) is a leading Australian manufacturer of road transport equipment, with more than 45 years of industry experience and manufacturing operations across Western Australia.

We're looking for an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the reliability, safety and operational performance of our facilities, assets and equipment across our WA operations.

Reporting to the Head of Aftersales, this is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic planning with operational execution. You'll play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing and service operations running safely and efficiently, while developing proactive maintenance strategies that minimise downtime and maximise asset reliability.

With responsibility spanning multiple sites and regional locations, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across the BRE network.

What you'll be doing

You'll have end-to-end responsibility for facilities, maintenance and asset management, including:

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs across BRE's WA manufacturing sites and regional workshops.
• Lead breakdown response and maintenance activities to minimise production and operational downtime.
• Oversee buildings, grounds, hardstands, utilities, structural infrastructure and general site facilities.
• Lead and support facility cleaning and maintenance teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to BRE standards.
• Manage inspection, certification and maintenance schedules for specialised manufacturing tooling, lifting equipment and workshop assets.
• Ensure statutory compliance and accurate record keeping for assets including cranes, EWPs, pressure vessels and chemical storage facilities.
• Manage calibration schedules for critical fabrication and assembly equipment.
• Establish and manage relationships with external trades, contractors, technicians and facility service providers.
• Develop and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Lead contractor engagement, including site inductions, job scoping, safety documentation and quality assurance.
• Manage quotations, procurement, commercial negotiations and contractor performance to ensure value for money.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and other departments to prioritise maintenance and proactively manage critical equipment.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on breakdowns and incidents and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and asset records within BRE's ERP system.
• Monitor budgets and control maintenance and facilities costs while balancing quality, safety and operational priorities.
• Provide regular reporting to Executive leadership on maintenance activities, risks, issues, costs and upcoming priorities.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant Western Australian WHS legislation and BRE's safety standards.
• Undertake regular travel to BRE's regional sites across Western Australia.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced Facilities, Asset or Maintenance Manager who understands the demands of a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment and isn't afraid to get hands-on when required.

You'll ideally have:

• 5–7 years' experience in a Facilities Manager, Asset Manager, Workshop Manager or Maintenance Manager role within heavy industrial, manufacturing or heavy transport engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing facilities and assets across multiple sites or regional locations.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial facilities, plant, equipment and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Western Australian WHS requirements and compliance relating to heavy machinery, cranes, lifting equipment and industrial facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers and external trades.
• Strong commercial capability, including budgeting, procurement, quotation analysis and contract negotiation.
• Experience with CMMS, ERP or maintenance/asset management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid WA Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake regular regional travel.
• A relevant trade, tertiary or diploma qualification in facilities management, asset management, engineering, building, electrical, mechanical or a related discipline.

A management qualification and experience with air conditioning, electrical or gas systems would be advantageous.

The person we're looking for:

You'll be someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical problem-solving.

You will bring:

• Strong attention to detail and high standards.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence, lead and motivate people across different teams and locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value.
• The ability to work autonomously and confidently across regional locations.
• Energy, initiative and a genuine drive to achieve high standards.
• A commitment to BRE's values of Integrity, Ownership, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement.

Why join BRE?

At Bruce Rock Engineering, we're building more than trailers, we're building the future of Australian road transport.  You'll join a proudly Australian business with more than four decades of industry experience, a strong manufacturing footprint across Western Australia and a team committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on the reliability and performance of our operations, working across facilities, fleet, equipment and multiple sites while partnering with teams throughout the business.

If you're an experienced Facilities, Asset or Maintenance professional looking for a senior role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Join a growing Western Australian success story
• Supportive, family-oriented culture with strong leadership
• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple sites
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across the BRE Group
• Salary packaging through novated leasing
• Access to Flare employee benefits and discounts
• Employee Referral Program (up to $5,000 per successful referral)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Regular team BBQs, social events, and employee recognition programs

If you're an experienced facilities or maintenance leader looking for your next challenge with a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep Bruce Rock Engineering operating safely, efficiently, and at the highest standard.