Freo Group Pty Ltd
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Maintenance Planner to support the maintenance execution team plan and schedule preventative maintenance to a Mobile Crane Fleet and supporting Prime movers, Trailers and Light Vehicles.
Maintenance Planner - Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.
At Freo Group, our people make the difference. We are committed to working safely, supporting our communities, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Backed by Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a locally focused business.
We support Tier 1 customers across the Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Renewables sectors. With operations across Australia, Freo Group provides the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to some of the nation’s most significant projects.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Maintenance Planner to support the maintenance execution team plan and schedule preventative maintenance to a Mobile Crane Fleet and supporting Prime movers, Trailers and Light Vehicles.
Working closely with maintenance, operations, warehouse, procurement, HSE and external suppliers, the role provides structured planning, work order management, scheduling support and maintenance readiness to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance and ensures compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
What you’ll bring to the team:
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Mechanical Engineering, Trade qualification or a related discipline is preferred
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Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning for heavy mobile equipment within mining, quarrying, construction, rail or heavy industry
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Sound knowledge of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance planning principles
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Experience using a CMMS such as FCC, SAP or similar for work order management, planning, scheduling and master data maintenance
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Ability to interpret manuals, maintenance strategies, technical drawings, parts information and OEM documentation
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Exposure to reliability improvement tools such as root cause analysis, defect elimination and condition monitoring is advantageous
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Strong planning, organising and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment
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Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across maintenance, operations, procurement, warehouse, HSE and external suppliers
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Commercial awareness in relation to labour utilisation, parts consumption, maintenance cost control and equipment downtime
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Commitment to safety leadership, environmental responsibility and procedural compliance
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Proficient computer skills across maintenance systems, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and reporting tools
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Sound experience in a Maintenance Environment.
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Good background in supplier relations and dealing with subcontractor organisations inclusive suppliers of spare-parts.
What you’ll be doing:
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Develop detailed maintenance plans and job packs to support safe, efficient and effective execution of mobile equipment maintenance activities.
Develop detailed work plans and job packs for preventative, predictive, corrective and campaign maintenance on mobile equipment -
Scope work requirements including labour, tooling, parts, service exchange components, specialist support, permits and isolation requirements
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Interpret maintenance strategies, OEM documentation, manuals and technical information to support accurate job planning
Ensure planned work is clearly documented and ready for execution by supervisors and tradespeople -
Support planning for component replacements, statutory inspections, shutdowns and major maintenance events
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Create, update and maintain work orders within the CMMS
Ensure planning data, task lists, bills of materials and equipment history are accurate and current -
Maintain work order status, coding, priorities and required documentation
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Review completed work orders for quality, completeness, failure coding and historical accuracy
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Support master data improvements to strengthen maintenance planning and reliability outcomes
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Create and maintain weekly and longer-range maintenance schedules in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams
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Prioritise maintenance backlog based on risk, statutory requirements, equipment criticality and operational needs
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Maintain visibility of upcoming maintenance requirements, constraints and readiness issues
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Support schedule development by confirming labour, parts, tooling and equipment availability
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Monitor schedule compliance, backlog age and plan attainment to identify improvement opportunities
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Review procedures and process related to Maintenance.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
At Freo, we believe in Doing Things That Matter, Leading at Every Level and Winning a Better Way. Here’s what that means for you:
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Support & Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career within Freo Group, or grow across Marmon’s global network of 120+ companies.
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Meaningful Work: Your work contributes to supporting some of Australia’s largest mining, infrastructure and industrial projects.
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Great Team Culture: A supportive workplace where teamwork matters, wins are celebrated, and people look out for each other.
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Stability & Opportunity: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Freo Group offers long-term stability with the opportunity to grow within a global organisation.
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Competitive Salary & Benefits, including:
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Employee perks and discounts (travel, retail, health & wellbeing)
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Loyalty bonus for long-term commitment
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Referral bonus for successful employee referrals
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Performance and development reviews to support your career growth
Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.
Freo Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities.
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If you’re looking to build a rewarding career with a company that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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We genuinely appreciate the time you invest in applying and will contact suitable candidates as soon as possible.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
