Workshop Supervisor

Ellerslie Farms; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms is seeking a Maintenance Workshop Supervisor in Millmerran, QLD to lead a small team of fitters and boilermakers, coordinating maintenance tasks and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, to a high standard, meeting deadlines.

You will plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance activities, manage workshop inventory and parts, and uphold quality and safety standards across site operations. Trade qualification and prior leadership in maintenance are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in maintenance, fitting, and workshop operations.
• Demonstrated evidence of previous leadership skills.
• Drivers Licence.
• Construction Card (Blue or White).

Responsibilities

• Proactively supervising and mentoring Maintenance Team with all company production equipment and facilities for all sites of operation.
• Planning, scheduling, and allocating maintenance and repair work.
• Carrying out hands-on fitting, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist maintaining a high level of quality control on all sites in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Managing workshop inventory, tooling and parts.
• Maintain a high level of safety and safe working practices within all work areas.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting on maintenance activities.

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Millmerran, QLD

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

• Are you an experienced fitter with a passion for leading teams, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly?
• We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Workshop Supervisor to oversee our workshop, support our maintenance crew, and ensure our equipment stays in top condition.

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 expansion and change, we are excited to have the opportunity within our existing Maintenance Team. The applicant will be required to supervise and work in the existing team, under the direction of the Workshop Manager, assisting the Construction and Services Team to contribute to meeting the business goals.

Please visit www.ellersliefarms.com.au to learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

In this key position, you’ll take ownership of the daytoday running of our maintenance workshop. You’ll lead a small team of fitters, boiler makers and apprentices, coordinate maintenance tasks, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, to a high standard, meeting all agreed deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively supervising and mentoring Maintenance Team with all company production equipment and facilities for all sites of operation - includes assisting with installation, relocation, modification, and preventive and remedial maintenance to ensure efficient plant and machinery operation for a quality product with a minimum down time.
• Planning, scheduling, and allocating maintenance and repair work.
• Carrying out hands‑on fitting, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist maintaining a high level of quality control on all sites in accordance with quality assurance standards as implemented by the company.
• Managing workshop inventory, tooling and parts.
• Maintain a high level of safety and safe working practices within all work areas.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting on maintenance activities.

About You ...

Essential requirements of the role:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in maintenance, fitting, and workshop operations
• Demonstrated evidence of previous leadership skills
• Drivers Licence
• Construction Card (Blue or White)

Desirable requirements of the role:

• Proactively plan and manage workload;
• Ability to work cohesively within small team;
• Have a robust physical fitness level, with the ability to regularly complete highly physical tasks;
• Have a "can do" attitude by working cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily production requirements in a small team;
• Assisting contractors when necessary;Operating hand and power tools of all types;
• Be accountable for the work completed;
• Be reliable, and be flexible to work extra hours if and when required;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills;
• Participate in any relevant training to ensure on-going compliance with policies and procedures.

What else do I need?

• A passion for your trade and a genuine interest in working in a rural area;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team;
• High level of literacy and numeracy skills;
• A valid drivers' licence and your own transport;
• Strong physical fitness, with the ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, work at heights, work in confined spaces, or work outside in all types of weather.

Please note

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