Farm Maintenance Technician – Infrastructure & Equipment

SunPork Group; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SunPork Group in Northern SA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team member to keep farm infrastructure, buildings and equipment safe and reliable. You’ll travel between sites in your own vehicle, with a company vehicle provided for travel to Southern SA, and support tradespeople on site.

Your key responsibilities will include repairs to sheds, gates and fencing; servicing machinery; basic welding and fabrication; and assisting with plumbing, carpentry and waste management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, trade assistant, labouring or similar hands-on role.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• A mechanical mind with strong practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to use hand and power tools safely and confidently.
• A current driver’s licence and a willingness to travel between sites.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage a varied workload.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in agriculture, livestock or piggery operations.
• Experience maintaining agricultural equipment.
• Completion of the Stockperson Skillset modules of the Certificate III in Pork Production.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs to farm buildings, sheds, gates, fencing, pens, flooring and other infrastructure.
• Servicing and maintaining farm equipment, machinery and utilities, and helping with fault finding and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
• Completing basic welding and fabrication, including making, modifying and repairing farm infrastructure and part assemblies in the workshop.
• Assisting with plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repair work, and supporting tradespeople and contractors on site.
• Supporting effluent and waste management, including drainage, waste collection and the appropriate disposal of deceased animals.
• Providing site support such as delivering drinking water, fuelling vehicles and machinery, filling gas bottles, and receiving and storing deliveries.
• Doing routine inspections, keeping maintenance records accurate, and responding promptly to breakdowns, power outages and severe weather events.
• Working safely around livestock and following all site biosecurity, animal welfare and WHS requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Mechanical mind

Hand and power tools

Driver's licence

Site travel

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Agriculture experience

Livestock/piggery experience

Education

Stockperson Skillset modules of the Certificate III in Pork Production

Tools

Workshop welding equipment

Job description

SunPork Group in Northern SA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team member to keep farm infrastructure, buildings and equipment safe and reliable. You’ll travel between sites in your own vehicle, with a company vehicle provided for travel to Southern SA, and support tradespeople on site.

Your key responsibilities will include repairs to sheds, gates and fencing; servicing machinery; basic welding and fabrication; and assisting with plumbing, carpentry and waste management.