Maintenance and Farm Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Castlemaine, Australia Don KRC Full time

Maintenance and Farm Support Worker (Bears Lagoon, VIC)

Full-time farm & maintenance role in Bears Lagoon, VIC. Hands-on work, HC licence & machinery skills needed. Join a supportive, growing team

About Us

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include: Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh Pork.

Our heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands form the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family.

The Role

Due to internal growth, we are seeking a reliable and hands-on individual to join our team as a Maintenance and Farm Support Worker. This is a full-time opportunity offering up to 38 hours per week, working between Monday to Sunday with every second weekend on duty.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform general farm maintenance, including repairs of infrastructure, equipment, and fencing
- Operate a telehandler and other farm machinery safely and efficiently
- Assist with daily piggery operations including feeding, health checks, and cleaning
- Support animal welfare practices and follow biosecurity protocols
- Transport feed or equipment using a Heavy Combination (HC) vehicle as required
- Monitor and maintain facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment
- Collaborate with the farm management and livestock teams to support day-to-day operations
- Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime

About You

- Previous experience in animal care, ideally within a piggery or intensive livestock environment
- Experience operating a telehandler; High-Risk Work Licence desirable
- Hold a valid Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s licence
- Practical knowledge of farm machinery and basic mechanical skills
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to animal welfare and safe farming practices

Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination

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