Over the years Woodlands has grown to become one of the largest employers in the Beerwah area with a current workforce of approximately 190 employees.
As the major employer in the area, Woodlands’ staff are loyal with one employee recently retiring after 56 years of employment and a large number of staff celebrating over 15 years service with us.
Due to the size and complexity of the business, Woodlands employs a range of staff to work across various aspects of the business from working on poultry farm to shedding and equipment and transport the produce and equipment.
For Bio-Security purposes, our staff are unable to own, care or keep any avian species at home (i.e. birds, chickens, ducks etc) whilst employed at Woodlands.
About the business
Woodlands Enterprises is a long-standing Sunshine Coast poultry farming business. Please refer to our website www.woodlandsfeed.com.au for more information on the business.
About the role
Woodlands is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to maintain and repair the production equipment in our Feed Mill based onsite in Beerwah, Sunshine Coast. The successful applicant would be exposed to a wide variety of tasks in our Mill.
Tasks include but not limited to-
- Conduct breakdown repairs, preventative and scheduled maintenance duties
- Fault Finding and troubleshooting throughout the Mill
- Participating in improvement projects that aim to reduce unplanned stoppages
- General Machining duties
- In consultation with Mill Production Management and Staff, identify equipment and areas requiring attention aiming for efficient running of mill.
Skills and experience
Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Trade Qualification as a Mechanical Fitter
- Experience in Mill maintenance (highly desirable)
- Forklift ticket required
- Working at heights ticket advantageous
- Confined space ticket required
- Attention to detail with a high level of problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable transport and drivers licence
- Time management skills
- Available for immediate start (highly desirable)
- Local to the area (highly desirable)
Training will be provided to assist the successful candidate in performing this role.
Requirements
If you meet the above criteria please forward your resume (including your details, previous experience, current referees and copies of qualifications) to: [email protected]
For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc). Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
