Livestock Facility Maintenance Lead

RLX OPERATING COMPANY PTY LIMITED; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fuel discount 10c

Ringers Western discount 30%

JB Hi-Fi corporate rate

Company paid maternity leave

Job summary

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently at the Leongatha site in Victoria. You will support maintenance performance across livestock facilities and yards in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of buildings, machinery, water systems, and sale-day operations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and compliance with WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant and equipment maintenance.
• Light fabrication and welding experience.
• Knowledge of pumps and livestock watering systems.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices in a sale yard environment.
• Basic Plumbing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and maintenance of site assets including buildings, sheds, machinery, vehicles, yards and equipment.
• Comply with safe work practices and WHS processes and procedures, relevant legislation, licensing and codes of practice in maintenance activities.
• Cleaning and maintenance of water troughs, truck wash and sediment traps.
• Aerating the soft floor in the cattle pavilion.
• Assistance with sale day operations as required.
• Effluent maintenance.
• Monitoring stock on agistment.
• Fence maintenance.

Skills

Plant & equipment maintenance

Light fabrication & welding

Pumps & livestock watering systems

First Aid

Safe work practices

Computer skills / data base

Education

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently at the Leongatha site in Victoria. You will support maintenance performance across livestock facilities and yards in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of buildings, machinery, water systems, and sale-day operations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and compliance with WHS requirements.