Yard Hand / Trades Assistant – Vater Machinery, Kadina SA
Join one of South Australia's most trusted agricultural machinery dealerships
Vater Machinery is a family-owned business with a strong reputation in South Australia. With locations in Saddleworth, Kadina, and Nuriootpa, we have built a trusted name across agricultural and viticultural sectors. We are known for offering quality machinery, parts, and expert service.
About the Role
As a Yard Hand / Trades Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our service technicians and ensuring the smooth operation of our yard and workshop. Your duties will include:
•Assisting with assembly, detailing, and pre-delivery of farm machinery and equipment.
•Maintaining and organising the workshop, yard, and company vehicles.
•Helping move, clean, and prepare machinery for delivery.
•Ensuring all work is performed safely and in line with WHS policies and dealership standards.
•Providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively with sales, parts, and service teams.
What We're Looking For
We're after a team player who is:
•Mechanically minded, with a practical understanding of machinery.
•Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused, with a strong work ethic.
•Able to follow instructions and work well within a team environment.
•Friendly, approachable, and keen to learn.
Preferred qualifications:
•Forklift licence (essential or willing to obtain).
•Current driver's licence (essential).
•Experience in machinery, agriculture, or mechanical work (highly regarded).
•Heavy Vehicle licence or welding (advantageous).
Why Join Vater Machinery?
At Vater Machinery, you'll be part of a team that lives by its core values — Honesty, Respect, Legacy Building, Solution Finding, and being Best of Breed.
We offer:
•A supportive team environment with strong local roots.
•Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
•Full-time, stable employment in a respected and growing regional business.
•Opportunities to work with leading agricultural machinery brands.
If you're enthusiastic, hands-on, and want to be part of a professional team dedicated to supporting South Australian farmers — we'd love to hear from you
Apply now by submitting your resume through the "Apply" link. For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Terry Harper on