Maintenance Technician

Accuri; Holsworthy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry management company in Holsworthy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and welfare of poultry units. This role involves maintaining and repairing equipment, monitoring performance, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience and strong organizational skills, offering a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or repair experience is essential.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair poultry and packing equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and conduct fail-safe checks.
• Respond to system alarms and maintain bird welfare.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Role Overview

This hands-on role is crucial to the smooth running of our poultry units and packing areas. You will undertake both planned and reactive maintenance, ensure equipment reliability, support bird welfare, and occasionally assist with stockperson duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair poultry and packing equipment, including egg belts, printers, packers, and associated machinery.
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or performance issues, conduct fail-safe checks, and carry out minor building and structural repairs.
• Ensure bird welfare by responding to system alarms, maintaining lighting, ventilation, temperature, feed, and water systems, and ensuring safe housing conditions.
• Manage manure removal efficiently and safely.
• Maintain biosecurity and hygiene standards, and keep accurate records of maintenance, observations, and incidents.
• Carry out general repairs to facilities, promote environmental sustainability, support team targets, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance or repair experience, with relevant qualifications advantageous. You should be able to work under pressure, use your initiative, and have strong numeracy, literacy, and organisational skills. A hands-on approach, proactive attitude, and the ability to follow biosecurity and hygiene procedures are essential.

Training & Development

You will complete a comprehensive six-week induction covering safety, biosecurity, record keeping, and equipment competence, with ongoing opportunities to develop skills in maintenance, welfare, and farm operations.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a hands-on role in a modern, highly automated poultry environment, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture with varied responsibilities.