Mechanic

The Employer

With 7 farms across 3 regions, Manbulloo produces Australia's highest quality mangoes for domestic and export markets. Katherine hosts 2 premier farms, including the iconic Manbulloo Katherine farm that carries our name.

The role

We are currently looking for a permanent full-time mechanic. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure farm and packhouse machinery is safe, functional and available as and when required for use. Some of that involves routine and preventative maintenance, and some is to attend to problems as they occur. Tasks include:

• Conduct service and repairs on farm machinery and equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions and as directed by the Farm Manager
• Conduct service and repairs on packhouse machinery and equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions and as requested by the Packhouse Manager
• Provide support on correct maintenance and preventative measures to farm machinery and equipment users
• Repair farm and packhouse machinery and equipment that breaks down during operation
• Keep farm and packhouse machinery and equipment working and available for use
• Maintain a tidy work area
• Keep complete and up to date records of maintenance and repair work using the appropriate vehicle & machinery maintenance log
• Organise purchase of spare and replacement parts to repair and maintain farm machinery and equipment and packhouse machinery and equipment when required
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by Farm Manager

You

We are seeking someone who is mechanically adept to service and maintain a wide variety of farm equipment, from tractors and quads to pickers, sprayers, pumps, small motors and anything else you can think of that moves on a farm. You will need to be able to demonstrate mechanical competence, most likely through a combination of appropriate qualification and experience. Mostly managing your own efforts, you will need to show you can:

• Prioritise and manage your time, work, priorities and processes in a professional manner.
• Diagnose faults and complete servicing and repairs in a competent and timely manner.
• Communicate, behave and work well with others as part of a cooperative, supportive team.
• Adhere to policies, hygiene and safety programs in order to provide and maintain a cooperative, safe and clean workplace for fellow employees within WPHS regulations
• Have a forklift license and relevant driver's and other licenses, or be willing to get them as required.

The reward

With a full-time permanent pay rate on offer of between $40 and $50 an hour + superannuation subject to experience and skill, this is an attractive role. That accommodation, including essential services, is proved as well, makes it a compelling opportunity for who wants to live the real Australian outback lifestyle.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to mostly self-manage, taking full ownership of their own time, effort and achievements. There is a lot of variety in the work, and it is inevitable that you will work on things you are familiar with, and things that are new to you. This is more than a “job” - it is a chance to not get stuck in a rut, to embrace a lifestyle, and to enjoy the variety and independence.

If you think this might be for you, simply click on the apply now button and enclose your resume and/or some other information about yourself so we can get in touch.

Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience repairing small plant equipment?
• Do you have demonstrated experience diagnosing & repairing mechanical faults?
• How many years' experience do you have as a mechanic?

Licence/Certification:

• Australian Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person