Maintenance
Expert maintenance, anytime, anywhere
A trusted provider of maintenance services since 1972. Providing reliable maintenance services across industries – ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. From 24/7 shutdowns to preventative maintenance and emergency call-outs, we keep operations running smoothly. With extensive experience nationwide – including remote and challenging locations – we excel at mobilising teams and equipment to meet any challenge.
Learn more about what we do best:
Planned 24/7 shutdowns
Overview: Planned 24/7 maintenance refers to scheduled servicing and upkeep of equipment, systems, and infrastructure — available around the clock. This ensures that industrial operations can continue without disruption, even during nights, weekends, or holidays. We have a proven track record of servicing clients nationwide, often in remote and challenging locations, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.
How we deliver: Kernohan minimises downtime by coordinating closely with clients to plan maintenance during non-peak hours or scheduled shutdowns. Our experienced technicians work in shifts to complete tasks quickly and efficiently, meeting even the tightest deadlines.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we provide:
Preventative maintenance routines
Timely repairs before issues escalate
Compliance checks for safety and industry standards
Industries we serve: Manufacturing, marine, food processing, timber, and energy sectors — particularly those requiring continuous operations or high up-time.
Preventative plant maintenance
Overview: Preventative maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs aimed at identifying and correcting potential issues before they cause equipment failure. The goal is to extend the lifespan of machinery, reduce unexpected downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
How we deliver: We partner with clients to develop customised maintenance schedules tailored to their equipment and operational demands.
Our services include:
Routine inspections and diagnostics
Lubrication, cleaning, and part replacements
Monitoring of wear patterns and system performance
Documentation of service history for audit and compliance
Value to your business:
Reduces costly breakdowns and emergency repairs
Increases equipment reliability and performance
Enhances workplace safety
Ensures regulatory compliance and peace of mind
Industries we serve: Food processing, marine, energy, timber, manufacturing — and any operation where machine up-time is critical.
Emergency break downs and call outs
Overview: Emergency breakdown service is rapid-response maintenance to address unexpected equipment failures that halt or compromise operations. Call-out support ensures that Kernohan technicians are available to respond onsite when urgent repairs are needed.
How we deliver: Kernohan Engineering provides a dependable emergency service team that’s available 24/7. Whether it’s a mechanical failure, a critical pipe leak, or structural damage, we respond quickly to minimise downtime and get systems back online.
Our emergency services include:
Immediate onsite assessment and fault identification
Emergency repairs or temporary solutions to restore function
Coordination with suppliers to source replacement parts
Full repair and system testing post-breakdown
Value to your business:
Fast response reduces loss of productivity and revenue
Access to expert technicians with broad industry knowledge
Support during weekends, holidays, and off-hours
Peace of mind in high-risk or time-sensitive operations
Industries we serve: Marine, manufacturing, timber, agriculture, processing plants, and utilities — especially those operating continuously or in remote regions.
Shift cover
Overview: Shift cover is the provision of our qualified engineering personnel to temporarily fill in for in-house staff during planned absences, staff shortages, or high-demand periods. This service ensures that operations remain consistent and uninterrupted.
How we deliver: We provide experienced tradespeople —including fitters, welders, machinists, and maintenance technicians —to seamlessly integrate into your team. Whether you need coverage for a few hours, several days, or long-term, Kernohan can supply:
Skilled labour for day, night, or weekend shifts
Temporary support during peak production periods
Emergency staffing solutions for unforeseen absences
Workers familiar with a wide range of industrial environments
Value to your business:
Keeps production schedules on track
Maintains operational continuity without compromising quality
Reduces the burden on internal teams
Fast response with reliable, vetted professionals
Industries we serve: Manufacturing, marine, food processing, mining, timber, and utility sectors — especially where staffing consistency is critical to up-time and productivity.
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