Farm Maintenance Technician – Flexible Hours & Animal Care

Andrews Meat; Corowa; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support our Riverina Division contract sites. The role covers preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and contributing to farm operations. You will join the farming team and perform routine tasks when not on maintenance duties.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, knowledge of WH&S and QA, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends in a remote farming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal-related farming or agriculture preferred.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills and ability to diagnose faults.
• Knowledge of general maintenance procedures for equipment and facilities.
• Understanding of pig farming practices preferable.
• Commitment to WH&S and QA in agricultural settings.
• Able to work independently with good communication and attention to detail.
• Willing to work remote, flexible hours and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience operating a JCB front end loader.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and site facilities.
• Carry out emergency and unplanned repairs as needed.
• Undertake plumbing, welding and basic repair tasks.
• Plan daily work routines and assign tasks.
• Organise tools and materials for jobs.
• Review JSEAs before starting works.
• Operate a JCB loader safely in tight spaces.
• Support contract farming team with animal husbandry duties.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

General maintenance

Maintenance procedures

Pig farming understanding

WH&S & QA

Animal husbandry

Communication skills

Problem solving

JCB loader operation

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Teamwork

Operational safety

Tools

JCB loader

Job description

JBS Pork Australia is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support our Riverina Division contract sites. The role covers preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and contributing to farm operations. You will join the farming team and perform routine tasks when not on maintenance duties.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, knowledge of WH&S and QA, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends in a remote farming environment.