Maintenance and farm hand

GFB Fisheries Pty Ltd.; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Creek Barramundi seeks a Maintenance and farm hand to support maintenance of plant, equipment and farm infrastructure. You will work under the Maintenance Manager with a small team and help plan for future equipment needs.

The role covers equipment such as tractors, excavators, forklifts and other farm machinery. On‑the‑job training is provided and local conditions apply. A local applicant with a can‑do attitude is preferred.

Qualifications

• On the job training provided.
• Must be mechanically minded with small engines and four wheel drives.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs of farm equipment under the maintenance manager.
• Work a 40-hour week on a 9 day fortnight roster (5 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off).
• Be available for paid on-call duties for one weekend a month.
• Vegetation management including tractor slashing, mowing, brush cutting and poisoning.
• Road maintenance involving the use of machinery.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Small engines experience

Four wheel drives

Safety conscious

Team player

Good communication

Initiative and autonomous work

Tools

Driver's License

White Card

First Aid Certificate

Forklift

Telehandler

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Maintenance and farm hand at Spring Creek Barramundi. In this role, you will assist with the maintenance and repairs of our plant and equipment, ensuring smooth operations and maximising productivity.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be part of our small maintenance team. Together, you will coordinate and conduct routine maintenance of our machinery and farm infrastructure, developing planning strategies for future equipment needs.

Our Barramundi farm has a range of equipment, including excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, 4WD vehicles, tractors, and general farm machinery.

On the job training can and will be provided but some key traits that we do value are:

• Mechanically minded with experience with small engines and four wheel drives
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, including troubleshooting 12V and 24V systems.
• Competence in operating and maintaining essential farm equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively use power tools.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to display initiative and work autonomously when needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• A hands-on, can-do attitude towards machinery and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repairs of farm equipment under the direction of the maintenance manager
• Work a 40-hour week on 9 day fortnight roster (5 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off)
• Be available for paid on-call duties for one weekend a month
• Vegetation management including tractor slashing, mowing, brush cutting and poisoning
• Road maintenance involving the use of machinery

Ideal Applicant:

• Someone with a keen attitude to learning and developing their skill set
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and repairs of farm infrastructure.

Position Requirements:

• Current Driver's License.
• Current Construction White Card (must be obtained if not already held).
• Current First Aid Certificate (must be obtained if not already held).
• Forklift (must be obtained if not already held).
• Telehandler (must be obtained if not already held)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Australian aquaculture company. The position is perfect for a local individual who wants to learn and grow within a rewarding role.

Employees also have access to Workplace Health and Wellbeing Support for yourselfandyour family including but not limited to Personal Challenges, Mental Health, Grief, Separation or Financial challenges

Applications close 10th July 2025 but will close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.