Maintenance Technician

Yumbah is proudly positioned as Australia’s leading aquaculture company. With operations across South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, we sustainably farm abalone, oysters, mussels and kingfish for both domestic and international markets, and supply oyster spat to the South Australian oyster industry.

Driven by our core values of integrity, daring and teamwork, we are committed to supporting our people and delivering a sustainable source of premium seafood protein to our customers.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician is based atYumbah’s Seafood Processing Facility at Royal Park, Adelaide and reports to the Processing Manager.  The role ensures all plant, equipment, services, and infrastructure are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting production through reliable equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Management:

• Manage day-to-day maintenance of all processing equipment, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs.
• Monitor maintenance performance and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Escalate significant maintenance issues or downtime risks to the Processing Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.

2. Maintenance Planning & Communication:

• Lead the weekly Maintenance Planning Meeting.
• Review planned maintenance, breakdowns, resources, and priorities.
• Communicate maintenance activities that may impact production, safety, or costs.

3. Contractor Management:

• Coordinate and supervise contractors and service providers.
• Arrange bookings, site access, and safety requirements.
• Review and sign off completed work and maintain service records.

4. Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage the Repairs & Maintenance budget.
• Monitor monthly spending and identify variances.
• Seek cost-effective maintenance solutions.

5. Maintenance Administration & Spare Parts:

• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and stock levels.
• Order parts and conduct regular stock audits.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Manage work orders, service reports, compliance records, and maintenance files in Seafood Basket, SharePoint, and QMS.

6. Food Safety & Quality Compliance:

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with food safety standards.
• Use approved food-grade materials and lubricants.
• Verify cleaning and GMP requirements following maintenance work.

7. Continuous Improvement:

• Manage the site Maintenance Improvement Plan.
• Track and report progress of improvement actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and contractor performance.

8. Compliance & Safety Management:

• Manage statutory inspections, registrations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure requirements remain current.
• Coordinate fire safety systems, inspections, servicing, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure all regulatory, safety, and site compliance obligations are met.

9. Projects & Equipment Installations:

• Plan and oversee minor projects, equipment installations, and upgrades.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and effectively.

10. Audit Support:

• Support internal and external audits.
• Provide maintenance records and close corrective actions within required timeframes.

11. Safety, Workshop & Team Leadership:

• Promote safe maintenance practices and ensure LOTO, risk assessments, permits, and contractor safety requirements are followed.
• Address and resolve WHS issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked workshop with appropriate safety signage and access controls.
• Demonstrate and promote Yumbah values of Teamwork, Daring, and Integrity.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Leadership teams.

Key Success Measures

• Ensure preventative maintenance schedule is completed on time.
• Ensure equipment downtime is minimised.
• Manage Budget performance effectively.
• Meet Compliance requirements.
• Achieve Audit outcomes.
• Maintain Spare parts availability.
• Ensure Safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Deliver Continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Appropriate relevant Trade certification or equivalent tertiary qualification (preferably Fitting and/or Electrical)
• Minimum 3 years’ Maintenance experience.
• Strong background working within fast-paced food production environments.

Why Yumbah?

• Opportunity to join Australia's leading Aquaculture business.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution matters.
• Training and development to support your career growth.