Join a well-established, progressive 13,000-hectare mixed farming enterprise based in South Stirling, 60 kilometres from Albany in southern Western Australia as a full-time Heavy Diesel Farm Mechanic.
The business operates a modern, diverse fleet across broad-acre cropping, trucking and livestock and fosters a supportive culture and a strong team working environment.
Starting any time from now until the new year, you will work alongside another experienced heavy diesel mechanic sharing leadership of workshop operations and helping to shape the future of the farm's workshop whilst ensuring the farm fleet is ready to meet seasonal demands.
Duties include: coordinating preventative maintenance and spare parts management and working collaboratively with the workshop team to service, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems across a variety of heavy machinery, trucks, vehicles and farm equipment.
Qualifications: a heavy diesel (or equivalent) trade qualification, minimum 3 years previous relevant experience, leadership ability & problem-solving skills, enjoys sharing skills & knowledge through mentoring junior staff, models and promotes safe working practices, effective communication & record-keeping skills, organised & efficient with tidy presentation, manual driver's licence, truck licence advantageous.
Offered with an attractive salary matching your skills and experience, a work vehicle and a newly renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on farm with amenities and primary and high school bus access.
The farm rewards your commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship by supporting your development through clear career planning and by expanding your skills and knowledge.
BENEFITS
Career progression and skill development
Competitive salary + super + leave entitlements
Newly renovated 4-bedroom accommodation with school bus access
Work vehicle
DUTIES
Co-ordinate preventative maintenance and spare parts management
Service and maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair large farm fleet
Mentor junior workshop staff
SKILLS & QUALITIES
Qualification in heavy diesel mechanics (or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years previous relevant experience
Leadership ability & problem-solving skills
Enjoys sharing skills & knowledge through mentoring junior staff
Models and promotes safe working practices
Effective communication & record keeping skillsOrganised & efficient with tidy presentation
Manual driver's licence, truck licence advantageous
For further information please call Angela on ******** ***.
This position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders or applicants requiring sponsorship.
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