Maintenance Labourers - Lapunyah

SunPork Group; Goondiwindi Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual 50 hours per week

Stable employment with leading agribus

Job summary

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned pork producer. We are seeking three reliable Trades Assistants for our Maintenance team at Lapunyah Piggery, Queensland.

This casual role offers 50 hours per week with overtime, and you’ll work alongside an experienced team to keep piggery facilities and equipment safe and efficient. You will assist with installation, maintenance and repair of feed systems, motors, pumps, climate control and site infrastructure, in a hands-on environment that

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have a current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Willing to work in a piggery environment and biosecurity rules.
• Physically capable of demanding manual tasks.
• Able to work Monday to Friday roster.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot piggery feed systems.
• Maintain small motors, pumps and general mechanical equipment.
• Perform welding (Arc and MIG) and fabrication as required.
• Carry out plumbing repairs and installations.
• Assist with stock control and procurement of maintenance parts.
• Keep workshop and tools clean and organized.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Power tools

Manual dexterity

Engineering mindset

Valid Australian driver's licence

Tools

Piggery equipment

Welding equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Join Australia's Leading Farmer-Owned Pork Producer

At SunPork Group, we're proud to be Australia's leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer. With more than 1,500 employees across over 59 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, we're committed to producing high-quality Australian pork while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, sustainability, innovation and food safety.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and build rewarding long-term careers.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking three reliable and hands-on Trades Assistants to join our Maintenance team at Lapunyah Piggery, Queensland.

This is a Casualposition working 50 hours per week, offering overtime and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Maintenance team.

Roster:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 4:00pm


• Friday: 6:00am – 2:00pm


• 50 hours per week

Working alongside our experienced Maintenance team, you'll assist with the upkeep and maintenance of site buildings, equipment, machinery and infrastructure, helping to ensure the piggery operates safely and efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, is mechanically minded and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to general maintenance duties, you will be responsible for assisting with:

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of piggery feed systems, controllers and hardware.


• Maintenance and servicing of small motors, vehicles, pumps and mechanical equipment.


• Arc and MIG welding, fabrication and general repairs.


• Plumbing repairs and installations, including poly and EF welding where required.


• Disassembly, servicing and assembly of trash pumps and reticulation pumps.


• Installation, operation and troubleshooting of climate control systems.


• General building and construction maintenance, including basic concreting and repairs.


• Working safely at heights and in confined spaces where required.


• Maintaining accurate stock control and assisting with purchasing of maintenance parts and equipment.


• Keeping the workshop, tools and work areas clean, organised and professional.


• Supporting the wider Maintenance team to ensure the piggery's equipment, infrastructure and production systems remain safe, functional and operational.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Farm Hand, Labourer or similar hands-on role.


• Experience using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.


• A strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.


• Experience working with machinery or mechanical equipment.


• Basic welding or fabrication experience will be highly regarded.


• A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work.


• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.


• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.


• A current Australian Driver's Licence – essential.


• Reliable transport to and from the site.


• The ability to undertake physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence and have reliable transport.


• Successfully complete a pre-employment Medical Assessment, including Drug & Alcohol screening.


• Be willing to work within a piggery environment and comply with all biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.


• Be physically capable of performing the requirements of the role.


• Be available to work the required Monday to Friday roster.

Why Join SunPork Group?

• Causal Position– 50 hours per week.


• Stable employment with one of Australia's leading agribusinesses.


• Monday to Friday roster.


• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Maintenance team.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Employee benefits and discounts.


• Opportunities to build a long-term career within SunPork.


• Be part of a company that puts people, animal welfare and safety first.

Join the SunPork Family

At SunPork, we're more than just a pork producer. We're a team of people working together across Australia and New Zealand to produce quality Australian pork while caring for our animals, our people and our communities.

If you're reliable, practical, safety-focused and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.