We are seeking an experienced and motiviated Agricultural Mechanic to join our team supporting large-scale agricultural operations across our almond orchard sites.
This is a hands-on and varied role working across multiple farming sites, responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet including trucks, tractors, sprayers, harvesting equipment, pumps and bores. You will play a critical role in ensuring machinery reliability so farming operations run safely, efficiently and on schedule.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely and cost-effective mechanical repairs and servicing across our fleet. This includes:
- Diagnose mechanical faults using elimination techniques, strong communication skills with operators, seeking guidance from local service providers and a common sense approach
- Prioritise repairs in accordance with farm requirements
- Attend farming sites to diagnose and repair breakdowns in field as required
- Liaise with local service providers to source parts and seek solutions
- Carry out repairs to agricultural equipment to a high standard and ensure all componentry is correctly reassembled, safe for use and performing to expected standard
- Detect where common, recurring or ongoing faults occur across fleet to seek solution with view to prevent and pre-empt ongoing failures, breakdowns and damages
- Deliver value driven solutions with consideration for cost of repair, timeliness and workplace priorities
- Assist with carrying out scheduled services to machinery in timely manner and as per service schedule requirements
- Carry out mechanical safety checks, tests and inspections to ensure vehicles, machinery and plant are safe for use and performing as expected prior to tagging back into use
- Accurately record service and repairs in maintenance record keeping system
This role requires initiative, sound judgement and the ability to balance quality workmanship with operational priorities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A trade qualification in mechanical or a related field (preferred)
- Strong experience with agricultural, heavy or industrial machinery
- Takes pride in delivering high quality workmanship
- Solid fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Is self-motivated and works well within a team
- Maintains accurate records and documentation
- Is flexible with working hours including overtime and weekend work during peak periods
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Full-time, long-term role in a growing horticulture business
- Modern workshop and equipment
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on operations
If you are a skilled Agricultural Mechanic looking for a rewarding role in agriculture where your work genuinely impacts operations, we would love to hear from you.
AgField is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on a diverse and growing workforce.
Please provide a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role along with your CV and references via the link below. Any inquiries can be made to info@agfield.com.au in the first instance.