Assistant Farm Mechanic

Elmo; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Paspaley in Darwin seeks an experienced Trade Assistant / Assistant farm Mechanic to support pearling vessels and remote farm sites. The role is FIFO from Darwin on a 2 on/1 off schedule. You will perform scheduled servicing, breakdown repairs, parts ordering, and assist other trades, with a focus on safety and OH&S standards.

A valid driver's license and mechanical experience are essential. Applicants who reside in Darwin or are willing to relocate will be considered; Australian citizenship or

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical experience.
• Must hold a current driver's license.
• Australian Citizenship or Residency with full work rights required.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.
• Darwin resident or willing to relocate; Darwin-based role.
• Labour experience, forklift license and first aid are highly regarded.
• Pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing applies to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing.
• Breakdown repairs.
• Parts ordering.
• Site preparation: setting up and cleaning workspaces.
• Tool and equipment handling: transporting materials, cleaning tools, operating equipment.
• Maintain safety: monitor workspace hazards and follow OH&S standards.
• Assisting other trades.

Skills

Mechanical exp

Driver's license

Forklift license

Job description

Founded in 1952, Paspaley is a diverse group of companies. Whilst its core business is pearling, including pearl production, wholesale and retail, it also has extensive involvement in the aviation industry, the rural industry and commercial property.

Our pearling operation is extensive and spans coastal regions from Exmouth, WA around to the north of Darwin, NT. Our pearl farms are positioned amongst some of the world's most spectacular coastline and unique marine environments.

Job Description

We seek an experienced and reliable Trade Assistant / Assistant farm Mechanic to work in our Darwin Engineering Division. The position isFIFO - based out of Darwin (2 on 1 off) to our remote Pearl farm sites carrying out the below tasks on our pearling vessels and associated machinery:

Scheduled servicing

Breakdown repairs

Parts ordering

Site Preparation: Setting up and cleaning workspaces

Tool and Equipment Handling: Transporting materials, cleaning tools, and operating equipment.

Safety Duties: Monitoring workspaces for hazards and complying with strict OH&S standards.

Assisting other trades

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidates must:

Have Mechanical experience

Hold a current driver's license

Have Australian Citizenship or Residency with full work rights

Be able to pass a Pre-Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol test

Be a resident of Darwin or willing to relocate, this position is Darwin based.

Applicants with previous labour experience, forklift license and first aid qualification will be highly regarded.

All employees will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcoholtesting.