Maintenance Employee

West Tamworth, NSW
$45.11 per hour
Temporary
Full-time

2 months ago

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking qualified welders and boilermakers with experience in metal fabrication, structural welding, or boiler maintenance to join the team at Baiada’s Country Road Hatchery in Tamworth.

$45.11 per hour + weekend penalties & allowances
Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts, rotating between 2:30 AM - 9 AM
Opportunity for permanency following successful probation

About the roleAs a Maintenance Employee, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing plant machinery to support smooth, safe, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities include:

Performing repairs and preventative maintenance on plant equipment and machinery
Ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in accordance with Baiada’s standards and systems
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, and other supervisors and leading hands
Carrying out maintenance work in line with Baiada's operational and compliance requirements

About YouWe are seeking a proactive, trade-qualified professional with a hands-on approach and strong teamwork ethic. To succeed in this role, you will have:

A relevant trade qualification (e.g. Fitter and Turner, Boilermaker, Welder) along with experience working in a maintenance team within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the intensive food processing industry
Strong decision-making skills, particularly under pressure
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
A desire for long-term career development
Full Australian working rights (citizenship or permanent residency)

You’ll also bring a mechanical mindset, a commitment to safety, and the flexibility to work across rotating shifts—including weekends and public holidays.About BaiadaWith a proud history dating back to 1919, Baiada is the company behind some of Australia’s most trusted poultry brands, including Steggles and Lilydale Free Range. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Baiada delivers premium poultry products to supermarkets, quick service restaurants, and food service providers across the country.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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