Fabrication - Trades Assistant (Shift C)

Hazeldenes Chicken; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldenes is seeking a hands-on workshop maintenance worker to support the reparation of damaged livestock crates and assist tradespersons with routine tasks at our Bendigo operations. You’ll perform repairs, check work orders, and help keep the workshop clean and safe.

Join a proudly Australian team in regional Victoria, with opportunities to learn, contribute to safety standards, and be part of a growing poultry business focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair damaged livestock crates to required standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety and OHS requirements.
• Assist tradespeople and follow work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform reparations on damaged livestock crates
• Ensure work orders are completed with all relevant details
• Assist Tradespeople when required
• At the commencement of each shift review scheduled work orders to ensure that they will be completed in accordance with requirements
• Ensure that the workshop is maintained in a clean, tidy and safe manner at all times
• Have a sound understanding/commitment to OHS including ensuring that all tasks are delivered in accordance with relevant safety requirements
• Participate in all training as required by Hazeldene’s
• Other duties as may be required within the skill levels of the incumbent

Skills

Crate repair

OHS compliance

Trades support

Tools

Power tools

Job description

With over 80 years of proud history, Hazeldenes is more than just a name in poultry — we’re a trusted household brand driven by innovation, quality, and community. From our humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat to our world-class operations across regional Victoria, we’ve built a legacy powered by passionate people.

At Hazeldenes, you’ll be part of a diverse team doing extraordinary things — whether it’s on the farm, in production, or behind the scenes in engineering, logistics, and beyond. We value every background, every skillset, and every individual who contributes to our success.

Grow your career. Be part of something bigger. Join Hazeldenes.

Primary Objective

To manage the reparation of damaged livestock crates and to assist tradespersons by performing routine tasks. Perform and associated duties to meet business needs in a timely manner and to required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reparations on damaged livestock crates
• Ensure work orders are completed with all relevant details
• Assist Tradespeople when required
• At the commencement of each shift review scheduled work orders to ensure that they will be completed in accordance with requirements
• Ensure that the workshop is maintained in a clean, tidy and safe manner at all times
• Have a sound understanding/commitment to OHS including ensuring that all tasks are delivered in accordance with relevant safety requirements
• Participate in all training as required by Hazeldene’s
• Other duties as may be required within the skill levels of the incumbent

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team and contribute to a proudly Australian success story, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all abilities.

Learn more about us: www.hazeldenes.com.au

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HR Team – Hazeldenes