* Work for a leading global agriculture company
* Develop your career in equipment maintenance
* Be part of a supportive team that values innovation & continuous improvement
About us:
ofi is a leading global integrated supply chain manager, processor and grower of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across 16 platforms to over 13,000 customers worldwide. With a direct presence in more than 65 countries with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries, ofi has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses. In Australia & New Zealand, we operate in multiple products including cocoa, dairy, and almonds.
The Opportunity:
This role is based at our Mildura Warehouse on Sandown Drive and is responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of farm machinery, with a focus on orchard and harvest equipment.
What you will do in the role:
* Maintain & Repair: Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on orchard machinery and harvest equipment.
* Collaborate: Work closely with farm staff and contractors to coordinate servicing and repairs.
* Improve: Apply Lean and 5S principles to drive efficiency and quality in maintenance practices.
* Ensure Safety: Champion safe work practices and compliance with our Safety Management Systems.
* Travel: Support other ofi sites and farms in the region where required, travelling with use of company vehicle.
To be successful in this role, you ideally will have:
* Experience: Horticultural or almond sector experience, especially in equipment maintenance and repair. Previous workshop experience essential.
* Skills: Strong understanding of programmed machinery maintenance, computer literacy, risk assessment capability, and a passion for continuous improvement.
* Qualifications: Mechanical trade qualification (Light Vehicle, Mobile Plant, or Heavy Commercial Vehicle). Automotive Air Conditioning repair qualification is an advantage.
* Other: Current car licence required.
Please note: as part of our recruitment process, a pre-employment medical which includes a drug & alcohol test will be required.