Agriculture Maintenance Technician (Casual, Day Shift)

Ellerslie Farms; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for a casual, site-based role in rural Queensland. The position runs on a day shift within a site roster, requiring safe, independent work and cooperative teamwork.

You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and support production across poultry operations. The role emphasizes mechanical troubleshooting, adherence to bio-security, and ability to work in dusty or outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance role in an agricultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Managers, Supervisors, and tradespeople.
• Willingness to work unsupervised yet cooperatively in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance activities to schedules.
• Complete inspections, servicing, lubrication, adjustments and part replacement.
• Ensure preventative maintenance records are accurate and timely.
• Identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and apply corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification (not essential)

Tools

Forklift licence

Working at Heights certificate

Job description

Ellerslie Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for a casual, site-based role in rural Queensland. The position runs on a day shift within a site roster, requiring safe, independent work and cooperative teamwork.

You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and support production across poultry operations. The role emphasizes mechanical troubleshooting, adherence to bio-security, and ability to work in dusty or outdoor environments.