AddressOur Mission – To produce affordable & quality eggs from well-cared-for hens in a socially responsible way, utilising the collective strength of a skilled, purpose-driven, & innovative team.
Our Values – Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Generosity ~ Humility ~ Trust = Loyalty
- Applicants must have high level of mechanical knowledge & expertise & excellent work ethic.
- Join a small supportive team.
About us...
Diamond Poultry Pty Ltd, part of the D.A Hall & Co group is a privately-owned agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia. We employ over 400 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, QLD 4357, 1 hour west of Toowoomba, QLD. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, grain production, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range & Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary & nutrition services.
We offer a variety of opportunities for personal & professional development & career advancement for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn & a commitment to our business values. Please visit www.dahall.com.au to learn more about who we are.
About the Role...
Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, organising, implementing & supervising general servicing, mechanical installation, & breakdown repairs to all plant & mobile machinery throughout the D.A Hall & Co Poultry Layer Farms. Other responsibilities include sub-contractors, financial/budgeting, quality control, production meetings, human resource management & staff meetings, training/traineeships, workplace health & safety, sites & services, inventory management.
Day-to-day tasks & duties include:
- Ensure daily production requirements are met through proactive preventative maintenance;
- Co-ordinate & carry out scheduled maintenance & repairs of all plant & equipment;
- Utilise skill & experience to assist other employees & create minimum downtime on machinery;
- Develop, implement, & maintain maintenance data base – providing accurate functional information as required, including breakdown times & costs, etc;
- Maintain, improve & implement full Preventative Maintenance Program;
- Maintain & build on existing relationship with key external business partners (Hotraco, Vencomatic, Big Dutchman etc);
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping in workshop & working areas at all times, ensure all parts are kept at minimum stock levels;
- Ensure inventory of all spare parts is maintained at agreed levels to prevent loss of production, reporting usage to the GM Poultry & Area Managers as required;
- Monitor maintenance team ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe & timely manner.
Qualification, skills & experience
In order to successfully perform this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Australian (or overseas equivalent) diploma level mechanical or electrical qualification;
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Maintenance Planner or senior mechanical or electrical maintenance role;
- Strong mechanical aptitude & sound troubleshooting skills;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with manager, other team members & tradespeople;
- Working at Heights certificate highly regarded;
- Experience working with industrial/commercial cooling systems is highly regarded.
What else do you need?
- High level of mechanical knowledge and expertise;
- Ability to plan & organise complex maintenance tasks & meet objectives/outcomes;
- High level of literacy & numeracy skills;
- Current driver’s license;
- Sound physical fitness, with ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, work at heights or confined spaces, or work outside in all weather conditions.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 17 June 2024
- Expected salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
