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SunPork Group; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SunPork Group in Murray Bridge, SA, seeks a Level 1 Maintenance Technician to support multiple farm sites. You’ll perform routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs, using hand and power tools, while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The role offers on-site, permanent full-time employment with training and development opportunities as part of a leading Australian agribusiness. A proactive, reliable mindset and willingness to learn are essential to success.

Qualifications

• No trade qualification required.
• Practical, hands-on mindset.
• Interest in maintenance and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Conducting inspections to identify and address potential issues.
• Assisting with repairs and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Recording maintenance activities and reporting faults or defects.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support farm operations.
• Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Hands-on

Basic tools

Maintenance

Problem solving

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Kick-start your career with one of Australia's leading agribusinesses.

SunPork Group is Australia's largest farmer-owned and operated pork producer, employing more than 1,500 people across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand. We are proud to produce high-quality Australian pork while investing in our people, communities, and future workforce.

We're seeking a motivated Level 1 Maintenance Technician to join our team in Murray Bridge, SA, supporting multiple farm sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has a practical mindset, and is keen to develop their skills in a maintenance environment.

Whether you've recently finished school, completed subjects such as Metalwork or Agricultureor simply enjoy working with tools and fixing things, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

Working as part of our Maintenance team, you will assist with the upkeep and repair of equipment, machinery, and farm infrastructure across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Conducting inspections to identify and address potential issues
• Assisting with repairs and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Recording maintenance activities and reporting faults or defects
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support farm operations
• Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, and enjoys practical, hands‑on work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An interest in maintenance, machinery, and problem-solving
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Exposure to metalwork, welding, mechanical studies, agriculture, or similar practical work is highly regarded
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to working safely
• The ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Welding experience or exposure is advantageous but not essential

Why Join SunPork?

• Permanent full-time position
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Opportunity to work across multiple sites and gain a broad range of maintenance experience
• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing Australian business
• Exposure to a variety of equipment, machinery, and maintenance tasks

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in maintenance. No trade qualification is required. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in hands‑on work.

If you're motivated, practical, and ready to start your career with a leading Australian company, we'd love to hear from you