The Maintenance Team ensures the daily upkeep of the entire feedlot. This can involve vehicle and equipment maintenance, and improvements to pens, laneways and infrastructure. This team checks the water and energy supply for the feedlot, which is crucial for cattle welfare.

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The Pen Cleaning Team’s role is to manage manure and optimise the pen environment for cattle. They are also involved in organising manure storage, processing and dispatch for use as a feedlot by-product.

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The Maintenance Manager coordinates the team’s daily roles and duties. They manage budgets, repairs and upkeep schedules and aim to limit the feedlot’s environmental impact.

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Skills required in the Maintenance Department may include driving large machinery, vehicle upkeep and safely using workshop tools for feedlot upgrade.