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Smithfield Cattle Company is a family owned, values driven, cattle and farming operation based in Southern Queensland. Smithfield operates two 20,000 head feedlots near Proston and Goondiwindi, along with various grazing and farming operations.
Our Sapphire Feedlot near Goondiwindi is looking for a Maintenance Manager with a strong operational ability and good experience in leading a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Management and supervision of the Maintenance Team including training, rosters, and daily work plans.
- Machinery operation and hands on approach while leading a motivated team.
- Maintain and repair all cattle and water infrastructure including but not limited to, pen surfaces, feed bunks, roads, fences, water pipes and troughs.
- Organise, plan, and implement work schedules weekly and monthly for labour requirements.
- Supervise all feedlot environmental requirements.
- Work with onsite mechanic on maintenance of all machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
- Contributing to other areas of the feedlot as required.
- Quality assurance and accurate record keeping.
- Assist in maintaining integrity of animal welfare and WHS requirements.
Skills and Abilities:
- Feedlot/Farm mechanical and maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
- Experience in managing a team of people.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
- Strong record keeping skills.
Feedlot experience is advantageous but not essential, we welcome a candidate with a genuine interest in the beef industry and a desire to achieve their best every day.
We offer competitive remuneration, training & career development and all the benefits of a great workplace. Accommodation is available.
Please provide a resume and cover letter, so we can get to know your story.
Email ***********@smithfieldcattleco.com or phone 07 4675 1*** if you have any questions.
