Poultry Maintenance Hand

McLean Farms; Pittsworth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career development

Values-driven culture

Job summary

McLean Farms, a diversified family-owned agri-business based in Pittsworth, is seeking a maintenance-orientated individual. You will conduct preventive inspections, attend to breakdowns, and ensure equipment compliance with safety standards.

You’ll document activities and carry out minor repairs across farm machinery and systems. Successful candidates bring maintenance experience, strong organisation, data analysis ability, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis to support farm management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections.
• Attend to breakdowns and assist with general repairs.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Carry out pre-start checks on farm equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs and servicing.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Proudly owned by Australian Farmers

McLean Farms is a diversified family-owned agri-business based in Pittsworth, 30 minutes Southwest of Toowoomba. Specialising in livestock and food production, the business is involved with a broad range of agricultural enterprises such as grain, compost and feed mill operations.

At McLean Farms our core values guide everything we do:

• We Care– We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community

• We Are One Team– We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner

• We Aim for Excellence– We strive to improve continuously

• We Find a Way– We work together to find solutions to every challenge

• We Do the Right Thing– We make decisions and choose behaviours knowing what is right and what is wrong

Daily duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections to identify wear and tear

• Attend to breakdowns and assist with general repairs

• Inspect and assess farm facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Carry out pre-start checks on farm equipment

• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment servicing
• Perform minor repairs, adjustments, and replacements on farm machinery, feeding systems, ventilation equipment, and other tools to minimise disruptions
• Monitor and maintain strict adherence to animal welfare standards and biosecurity protocols

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in a maintenance role (highly advantageous)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis to support farm management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• The chance to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to excellence.

To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.com.au.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply.

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.