The Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) initiative focuses on developing regionally significant modern livestock facilities within strategic locations, chosen for stock numbers, transport efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Northern Victoria Livestock Exchanges (NVLX) is the largest cattle selling centre in Victoria with recorded throughput in excess of 253,000 head of cattle in and a ten year throughput average in excess of 205,000.
Responsibilities:
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on site assets including equipment, machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
- Facility Repairs: Address and resolve infrastructure and mechanical issues to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for livestock.
- Preventative Maintenance: Implement preventative measures to minimise downtime and extend the lifespan of plant and equipment and facility infrastructure.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in plant and equipment maintenance.
- Light fabrication and welding experience.
- Knowledge of plant and equipment such as loaders, tractors, feed mixers
- Knowledge of pumps and livestock watering systems.
- Previous experience operating a skid steer and telehandler.
- Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations
- 30% discount from Ringers Western
- Corporate rate with JB HI-FI
- Company Paid maternity leave.
Please note: this role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.