Agricultural Mechanic

About the role

A well-established, family-owned agricultural business in the Great Southern region of Western Australia is looking for a full-time on-farm agricultural mechanic. The client runs a large mixed farming operation across thousands of hectares of cropping and livestock, and the role reports directly to management. The main purpose is to maintain, repair and support the wide range of agricultural machinery and equipment used across the farm.

Key responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining tractors, harvesters, trucks and implements so the fleet keeps moving
• Diagnosing mechanical faults quickly and repairing them with minimal downtime
• Running preventative maintenance programs that keep machinery reliable season after season
• Preparing and supporting machinery through peak cropping and harvest periods
• Caring for workshop equipment and upholding safe work practices on site
• Keeping farm operations on schedule by having the right gear ready when needed

Required profile

• Hands-on mechanical experience in agriculture, heavy diesel or machinery maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage your own maintenance schedules
• Proactive attitude and the temperament to work well within a small team
• Experience with modern agricultural machinery and farm equipment is highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Practical mechanical aptitude with attention to detail

What we offer

• Pay of $55-$60 per hour plus superannuation; vehicle provided
• Rent-free housing with power, gas and water covered
• Stable ongoing role with a progressive family business