Posted: 19 June
The role
Location: Mungllnup, WA, 6450
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date: 30 Days
About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Mobile Plant Operator to join their dynamic operations team. This role requires a skilled professional with comprehensive knowledge of heavy plant operation across various agricultural and earthmoving applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in equipment handling, attachment management, and preventive maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and productivity across our client's diverse operational requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Machine Operation & Site Work:
- Safely transport and operate mobile plant machinery (e.g., tractors, loaders, excavators, spray rigs) across broadacre cropping, livestock, and horticultural sites.
- Manoeuver equipment efficiently in varied terrain, including paddocks, irrigation zones, and newly developed horticultural blocks.
- Assist with land preparation, seeding, fertilizer application, and crop maintenance in alignment with sustainable farming practices.
Attachment Handling & Precision Work:
- Select, fit, and operate specialized attachments (e.g., slashers, seeder, front-end loaders, post drivers) for tasks such as feed preparation, fencing, and soil conditioning.
- Adjust hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic controls to ensure precise operation of implements—critical for tasks like controlled traffic farming (CTF) and pasture renovation.
- Support livestock operations by handling hay baling, silage compaction, and feed-out machinery.
Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance:
- Conduct pre-start checks, monitor gauges/telematics, and perform routine servicing (e.g., greasing, fluid top-ups, filter changes) to maintain machinery performance.
- Diagnose minor mechanical issues, carry out basic repairs, and report major faults to maintenance teams promptly.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines for all equipment.
Team Collaboration & Autonomous Work:
- Coordinate with farm supervisors, agronomists, and livestock teams to priorities tasks such as irrigation, weed control, or infrastructure projects.
- Work independently during remote operations (e.g., fence-line repairs, paddock grading) while maintaining clear communication with managers.
- Participate in seasonal projects, including potential horticultural expansion (e.g., orchard establishment, vineyard development).
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant Qualification + minimum 3 years of full-time experience operating mobile plant in farming environments.
- Proficiency with tractors, loaders, and attachments; familiarity with precision agriculture tools (e.g., GPS guidance) is advantageous.
- Strong adherence to WorkSafe standards and farm-specific safety protocols.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working long hours during peak seasons (e.g., harvest, seeding).
- Willingness to contribute to a collaborative farming operation with a focus on regenerative agriculture and land stewardship.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in broadacre cropping (wheat, barley, canola) or livestock support operations (feed logistics, pasture management).
- Exposure to horticultural machinery (e.g., vine pruners, harvesters) or interest in diversifying into tree crops.
- HR/MR truck license (for machinery relocation between properties).
To Apply
If you are an experienced mobile plant operator seeking a rewarding role within a leading agricultural operation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications through the application portal.
Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
