Maintenance & Facilities Lead

Who We Are

Join Fresh Prep - a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.

We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery.

Who You Are

• Team-Focused Leader: Supports, coaches, and motivates team members while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Self-Starter & Accountable: Takes ownership of maintenance activities from planning through completion, demonstrates initiative, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Strong Communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with maintenance team members, production teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.

• Adaptable & Solution-Oriented: Comfortable working in a changing environment, responding to shifting priorities, and finding practical solutions to operational challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians to drive high performance, accountability, and technical excellence.

• Plan, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned breakdowns.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities—including work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory—using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and leverage data to enhance maintenance strategies.

• Conduct regular inspections of all facility systems—including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural—to proactively identify issues and ensure efficient, safe operation.

• Support the installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and systems, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure smooth integration.

• Assign, coordinate, and follow up on both routine and non-routine equipment maintenance tasks, such as equipment lubrication, conveyor tuning, motor repairs, and production machinery upkeep.

• Troubleshoot and resolve facility equipment issues, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical faults, and other critical systems, often under time-sensitive conditions.

• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance services and repairs, ensuring quality and timely execution.
  Enforce and maintain compliance with safety standards and regulations by conducting audits, promoting best practices, and addressing hazards proactively.

What We Are Looking For

This hands-on leader brings a strong foundation in technical maintenance along with a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams. They thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are deeply committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. This role is central to ensuring our facility and equipment run reliably, efficiently, and safely every day.

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Millwright, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical trade. A Red Seal trade certification is considered a strong asset.

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 to 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Previous experience in the food manufacturing or food processing industry is strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of industrial equipment, facility infrastructure, and building systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, and fire protection systems.

• Proven experience leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs while effectively managing reactive maintenance activities.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.

• Experience coordinating contractors, service providers, and capital or facility improvement projects.

• Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and asset tracking.

• Thorough understanding of workplace health and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, working at heights, and food safety standards such as GMPs and HACCP.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call support when required.

Work Conditions:

• Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, 8am - 4pm

• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials up to 50 lbs (23 kg).

• Travel to different company sites and off-site locations will be required.

• Safety equipment / PPE will be required when working on the production floor, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, smock/coat, gloves, etc.

• May be required to work after regular hours, including evenings, weekends, or emergency call-ins as needed.

• Hazards associated with the trade.

• Will be exposed to construction sites during any renovation

• Work performed in temperature-controlled environments (hot and cold)

What You Can Expect

• a salary of $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with demonstrated technical and leadership experience

• An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact

• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days

• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products

• The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat- please let us know during the hiring process.