Job Description

Our Mission

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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.

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Our Values

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Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Generosity ~ Humility ~ Trust = Loyalty

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- Enjoy hands-on physical work in the great outdoors.
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- We are a growing Agribusiness - with genuine potential for career advancement.
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About Us

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Ellerslie Farms Group is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

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We employ over 500 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland.

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Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, grain production, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production.

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Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic.

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We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.

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We offer a variety of opportunities for personal and career development and career advancement for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn and a commitment to our business values.

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

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About The Role

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You will be required to consult and collaborate with Divisional/Departmental Managers, and any others as necessary to perform tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Carry out maintenance and repairs to all light vehicles, heavy vehicles and heavy machinery.
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- Assist with the Management of heavy machinery inspections.
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- Coordinate regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
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- Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
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- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
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- Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
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- Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
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- Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
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- Work with fleet manager and procurement to enable purchasing, savings, replacements and best utilisation of vehicles and stock.
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- Monitor inventory and order new parts, lubricants, oils etc when necessary.
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- Training and supervision of apprentices and junior labourers when required.
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- Requirement to attend potential call outs as required.
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About You

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Essential requirements of the role

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- Diesel Mechanic Qualification or Petrol Mechanic with Diesel/heavy machinery experience
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- Drivers Licence
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- Construction Card (Blue or White)
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Desirable Requirements Of The Role

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- Ability to plan and manage workload.
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- Ability to manage a team.
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- Hold a HR or greater truck license.
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- Hold a current A/C ticket.
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- Have a robust physical fitness level, with the ability to regularly complete highly physical tasks;
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- Have a "can do" attitude by working cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily production requirements in a small team;
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- Assisting contractors when necessary;
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- Operating hand and power tools of all types;
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- Operating farm machinery, vehicles & plant equipment;
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- Be accountable for the work completed;
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- Be able to work unsupervised;
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- Be reliable, and be flexible to work extra hours if and when required;
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- Demonstrate effective communication skills;
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- Participate in any relevant training to ensure on-going compliance with policies and procedures.
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What else do I need?

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- A passion for Agriculture and a genuine interest in working in a rural area and on rural machinery;
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- Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills;
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- A valid drivers' licence and your own transport;
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- 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.
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Please note

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

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📌 Diesel Fitter / Mechanic Maintenance of all Company vehicles and equipment (Millmerran)
🏢 DA Hall
📍 Millmerran