Your Employer
Our client is a long-established, family-run vegetable growing business operating in Langhorne Creek & Hay Valley, South Australia. The operation is vertically integrated, producing premium Brussels sprouts alongside carrots and potatoes across two sites year-round. The business maintains a large fleet of modern agricultural machinery, supported by a central workshop at Hay Valley. To strengthen mechanical coverage across both sites, a skilled Diesel Mechanic is required to join their team in Langhorne Creek.
The Role
This is a hands-on, farm-based mechanical role responsible for maintaining and repairing diverse farm machinery, whilst supporting wider farming operations when needed. Offering strong variety beyond purely workshop-based mechanical work, this role allows the opportunity to operate heavy ag-machinery and assist with other engineering works as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Diagnose and repair agricultural machinery and mechanical systems
* Assist with machinery operation (e.g. spray rigs) and general farm tasks
* Conduct preventative maintenance across tractors, implements, and equipment
* Assist with custom fabrication and modification of farm machinery
* Support irrigation systems, pumps, and farm infrastructure maintenance
About You
You are a practical, self-sufficient Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working autonomously in a field-based environment. You take ownership of your work, can problem-solve on the go, and are comfortable stepping into broader farm operations when required. Key criteria include:
* Relevant mechanical trade qualification
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
* Ability to work autonomously in field conditions
* Experience with agricultural or mobile plant machinery
* Willingness to support seasonal farm operations
* Full Australian working rights and open driver’s licence
The Benefits:
This role offers a long-term opportunity within a stable and growing agribusiness, combining mechanical work with operational variety. It’s suited to someone seeking lifestyle balance and meaningful involvement in farm operations. Benefits include:
* Flexible roster arrangement (e.g. 4-day work week)
* Limited weekend work (standard M-F | 7am-4pm operation)
* Diverse exposure on advanced hort-machinery
* Routine pay reviews and career progression
* Potential relocation support for non-local applicants
* Varied, non-repetitive role across mechanical and farm operations
* Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
Choose Agri Talent
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.
For more information, please contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0439 093 *** (**********@agritalent.com.au)