Mechanic
Australia, Western Australia
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Life Sciences
You'll be joining a large-scale, Australian-owned cropping organisation that prioritises safety, innovation, and a family-oriented culture. Managing a significant amount of land across the country, the business is a major grain producer in Australia. We offer flexibility with your start date to suit your individual needs. The aggregation covers over 20,000ha with a significant amount of on-farm machinery.
Job Descriptions
About the role:
- Oversee maintenance of the farm's fleet, including vehicles, trucks, tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and support equipment
- Ensure all servicing and repairs are completed safely, professionally, and in line with manufacturer requirements, including diagnostics and accurate record-keeping
- Manage the on-farm workshop, including parts inventory and timely pre-season maintenance planning
- Provide technical support and advice to the Farm Management team and respond to breakdowns or call-outs as needed
- Support farm operations such as spraying, seeding, and harvest when required
- Maintain strong safety standards by identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and issues, while assisting with general farm duties
Job Requirements
About you:
- Experience in agriculture, transport, or earthmoving, with the ability to operate large-scale plant and equipment
- Previous experience in a mechanical or maintenance role (e.g. Farm or Agricultural Mechanic, Maintenance Manager, or similar)
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and a commitment to working safely while learning and adopting new practices
- Effective communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work well in a team
- Relevant licences and certifications (e.g. MC Driver's Licence and chemical users' certificate) are preferred but not essential