Maintenance Fitter

Ellerslie Farms; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms in Millmerran, Queensland, is seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our established maintenance team. You will maintain, repair and optimise production facilities across our Poultry Division, ensuring reliable plant operation and adherence to safety and biosecurity standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Fitter trade, have a current driver licence, white card, and enjoy hands-on, team-based work. You will support continuous improvement in a growing regional agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Fitter or equivalent mechanical trade.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience in agricultural, manufacturing, food production or industrial environments.
• Strong planning and workload management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Sound mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in training and ongoing development.
• Experience assisting contractors and managing competing priorities.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Team in servicing and maintaining production equipment and facilities across multiple poultry sites.
• Assist with installation, relocation, modification and commissioning of equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on mechanical equipment and systems.
• Assist with machine preparation and inspections prior to daily production activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, biosecurity and workplace safety.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and operational teams to complete projects and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Communication

Education

Fitter trade qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Our Mission– To produce affordable and quality eggs from well-cared-for hens in a socially responsible way, utilising the collective strength of a skilled, purpose-driven and innovative team.

Our Values–Responsibility ~Integrity ~Generosity ~Humility ~Trust =Loyalty

If you are a qualified Maintenance Fitter looking for a rewarding position with a stable and growing business in the Millmerran region,

we would like to hear from you.

About us ...

Ellerslie Farms Group is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

We employ over 500 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from grain production, chick rearing, stock feed milling, poultry production and egg grading. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.

We offer a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development and career advancement for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn and a commitment to our business values.

In our current environment of continued growth and expansion, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our established Maintenance Team within our Poultry Division in the Millmerran region.

Working as part of an experienced maintenance team and under the guidance of our site-based Poultry Management teams, you will assist in maintaining, improving and supporting a variety of production facilities across a variety of systems within the Poultry operations. This diverse and hands‑on role will see you contribute to the ongoing reliability, efficiency and success of a growing agricultural business.

Please visitwww.ellersliefarms.com.auto learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

You will work closely with the existing Maintenance Team, Farm Managers, Department Managers and other operational personnel to ensure the efficient operation of plant, equipment and facilities across the Poultry Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tradesperson who enjoys variety in their work, takes pride in quality workmanship, and thrives in a team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Team in servicing and maintaining production equipment and facilities across multiple poultry sites.
• Assist with installation, relocation, modification and commissioning of equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on mechanical equipment and systems.
• Assist with machine preparation and inspections prior to daily production activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, biosecurity and workplace safety.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and operational teams to complete projects and maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

About You ...

Essential requirements of the role:

• Trade qualification as a Fitter or equivalent mechanical trade.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Desirable requirements of the role:

• Experience working in agricultural, manufacturing, food production or industrial environments.
• Strong planning and workload management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Sound mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in training and ongoing development.
• Experience assisting contractors and managing competing priorities.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment inspections and maintenance.

What you'll bring ...

• A genuine passion for your trade.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliability, flexibility and accountability.
• Strong physical fitness and the ability to perform manual tasks.
• The ability to work in varying environments, including outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces and in dusty conditions when required.
• A willingness to support the team and contribute to achieving production and business goals.

What you'll bring ...

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Diverse work across multiple poultry production departments.
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a growing and progressive regional agribusiness.
• Be part of a business committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Please note- Candidates must be willing to adhere to strict bio‑security requirements, which include not keeping live birds, chickens or pigs at home.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!