Maintenance Planner

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Planner to oversee maintenance operations across our broadacre farming, poultry, and machinery operations. This is a varied role suited to someone practical, organised, and experienced in agricultural maintenance and problem-solving.

Based across multiple farm sites, the role is responsible for coordinating and completing maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of equipment, infrastructure, and facilities.

The Maintenance Planner’s tasks are as follow:

• Maintain and manage a schedule of all equipment and execute maintenance across cropping, poultry and sheep enterprises in accordance with maintenance schedule 
• Coordinate shutdowns and rotation of equipment between enterprises to ensure efficient operations and essential maintenance are attended to 
• Provide technical assistance and providing support to all maintenance activities 
• Directing work undertaken by all internal and external technicians and mechanics 
• Ensure workshops are stocked appropriately with spare parts needed, and liaising with external providers and suppliers in accordance with maintenance needs 
• Project manage any construction and structural work required 
• Maintaining accurate records, including collating all relevant manuals and documents for each equipment across the enterprises 
• Working closely with Managers across cropping, poultry and sheep enterprises, and Farm Owners to ensure least amount production downtime

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in farm or agricultural maintenance 
• Has strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability 
• Is confident working independently and managing priorities 
• Has experience with machinery, fabrication, or welding (preferred) 
• Is organised, proactive, and reliable 
• Holds a current driver’s licence 
• Has good communication skills and works well with a team 
• Forklift, HR, or other machinery tickets are advantageous 

What We Offer

• Diverse and hands-on role 
• Supportive family business environment 
• Variety across broadacre farming, poultry, and machinery operations 
• Opportunity to take ownership of maintenance systems and improvements 
• Competitive salary based on experience 
• Work vehicle available for the right candidate 

Only genuine candidates will be contacted.