SunPork Group is one of Australia's leading pork producers, proudly Australian owned and committed to producing quality pork for Australian families.
With operations across Australia, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about animal welfare, safety, sustainability and providing opportunities for our people to build rewarding careers within the agricultural industry.
We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Skilled Tradesperson to join our team, based at our Pittsworth Breeding Piggery.
SunPork Group is one of Australia's leading pork producers, proudly Australian owned and committed to producing quality pork for Australian families.
With operations across Australia, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about animal welfare, safety, sustainability and providing opportunities for our people to build rewarding careers within the agricultural industry.
We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Skilled Tradesperson to join our team, based at our Pittsworth Breeding Piggery.
This is a full-time, 38-hour-per-week position supporting the maintenance, repairs and infrastructure requirements across our piggery operations.
The role will primarily operate Monday to Friday, with weekend work only required when operationally necessary.
You will work alongside other experienced tradespeople and travel to other SunPork sites when required. You will need your own reliable vehicle to travel to the Pittsworth site, with carpooling available with other tradespeople for travel between work sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Your duties may include:
- General repairs and preventative maintenance
- Maintenance of piggery buildings, equipment and infrastructure
- Welding, fabrication and general repair work
- Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Assisting with installation and maintenance projects
- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment as required
- Supporting maintenance requirements across multiple sites
- Completing work in accordance with WHS and site safety procedures
- Working closely with site teams and other tradespeople
About You:
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- A minimum of 3 year'sexperience working as a tradesperson
- Certificate III trade qualification
- Current open driver's license
- Your own reliable vehicle
- Strong experience using hand and power tools
- Practical maintenance and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to travel to other sites when required
Experience with farm infrastructure, welding, fabrication or agricultural maintenance will be highly regarded.
Previous experience within a piggery or agricultural environment is desirable but not essential for someone with strong transferable trade skills.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, ongoing employment
- 38-hour working week
- Predominantly Monday to Friday roster
- Weekend work only when required
- Opportunity to work across a variety of maintenance and infrastructure projects
- Work alongside an experienced trades team
- Stable employment with one of Australia's leading pork producers
- Supportive and hands-on working environment
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Skilled Tradesperson - Pittsworth Qld employer: The Sunpork Group
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