Introduction

Our client is a family-owned poultry producer that has been operating in Queensland for nearly nine decades. With their hatchery only being 7 years old, it features advanced incubation technology, robotic automation, and a wide range of specialised systems that enable them to hatch and deliver more than one million healthy chicks each week.

What are you going to do

About the role:

This permanent, full-time position involves working alongside our maintenance electricians to carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance across the entire facility. The role requires early starts at 5am and a five-day work week, scheduled across seven days, with a minimum of 38 hours per week.

All staff must follow strict biosecurity measures. This means employees cannot keep birds, poultry, or pigs at home, and you'll be required to shower in and out of the facility each day. All tools, equipment, and uniforms are supplied.

Essential skills and knowledge 

About you:

  • Hold a QLD Electrical A-Grade Licence and have solid experience as an Industrial Electrician

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities

  • Bring experience with industrial systems such as water pumps, reverse osmosis units, HVAC, boilers, chillers, generators, automation/robotics, and conveyors

  • Meet all biosecurity requirements

  • Mechanical fitting experience is beneficial

  • PLC knowledge is an advantage

  • A forklift ticket is an advantage

  • Have reliable transport and a valid driver's licence

What we offer

  • Permanent Position
  • Stable, financially secure company
  • No more FIFO rosters - be home every night
  • Work in a close-knit team

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at n.blunt@brunel.net or 0402 489 457.

Closing: January 04, 2026

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