Poultry Farm Maintenance Technician

DA HALL & CO

Toowoomba Regional

On-site

AUD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ellerslie Farms Group in Queensland is hiring a maintenance technician for a casual role, day shift (5:00am–7:00pm) across our poultry facilities. You will work safely and independently when required, and cooperatively in a small team.

Key duties include planned maintenance, inspections, lubrication, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime. Candidates should show a strong mechanical aptitude with at least five years in agricultural maintenance, plus valid

Qualifications

Must have strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance in agricultural environment.
Good communication with managers, supervisors, tradespeople.
Forklift licence highly regarded.
Working at heights certification highly regarded.
Experience with cooling systems highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.
Complete inspections, servicing, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacement as required.
Ensure all preventative maintenance records are completed accurately and on time.
Identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation faults.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.