Detailer - Swan Hill

Emmetts; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Emmetts Swan Hill branch is seeking a reliable Detailer / Yard Hand for an immediate start during the harvest. The role focuses on cleaning, detailing and presenting new machines to a high standard, while supporting day-to-day yard operations.

Working in a busy regional team, you will liaise with Service, Parts and Sales, maintain a safe workspace, and contribute to efficient machine movements with a strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Detailing and presenting machines to a high standard.
• Able to meet physical demands (standing, bending, walking).
• Experience around machinery is welcome but not essential.
• Commitment to safe OH&S/WHS practices.
• Excellent communication and ability to work autonomously.
• Current Driver Licence is required; forklift license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Detail, clean and prepare new machines to a high standard before delivery.
• Improve overall presentation of machines across the branch.
• Assist with general yard organisation to maintain an efficient area.
• Support machine movements around the branch and yard.
• Complete cleaning and day-to-day yard duties.
• Liaise with internal teams to meet delivery timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Detailing machines

Manual dexterity

Autonomous work

Work ethic

Clear communication

Physical stamina

OH&S/WHS

Driver Licence

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Established in 1957 Emmetts are a leading multi-franchise agricultural equipment group and one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealers. With 15 branches covering the broad-acre, viticulture, horticulture and grounds care farming sectors of Victoria and South Australia we are highly regarded in the farming community and believe the key to our success is the people who work for us!

Our team has a genuine passion for developing integrated farming solutions that help the Australian farming industry be the best it can be. Join us in our purpose to keep farmers, farming!

We are looking for a reliable Detailer / Yard Hand to join our well-established and busy Swan Hill branch for an immediate start to help support the team during the busy harvest period. This is a 3-month term, working approximately 25-30 hours per week, with potential for a longer-term opportunity.

About the Role

This role will help ensure new machines are cleaned, prepared and presented to a high standard before delivery, while also supporting general yard organisation and day-to-day branch operations. Working as part of a great team, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of John Deere machinery at one of our busy regional branches. Reporting to the Service Manager, this position will carry out tasks such as:

• Detailing, cleaning and preparing new machines to a high standard before delivery
• Helping improve the overall presentation of machines across the branch
• Assisting with general yard organisation to maintain an efficient and professional work area
• Supporting machine movements around the branch and yard as required
• Completing cleaning and other general day-to-day yard duties
• Liaising with internal teams to help meet delivery timelines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

What you’ll need:

• Strong attention to detail and pride in presenting machines to a high standard
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, crouching, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Confidence working around machinery, tools and a busy yard environment
• Positive, can-do attitude with initiative, a strong work ethic and the drive to meet deadlines
• Agricultural background or experience working around machinery is welcomed, but not essential
• Commitment to working in a safe manner and sound understanding of OH&S/WHS practices.
• Excellent and clear Communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Current Driver Licence

Forklift License preferable (not essential)

• Immediate start to support the Swan Hill branch during the busy harvest period, with a 3-month term working approximately 25-30 hours per week and potential for longer-term opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a well-established, busy branch with great exposure to John Deere machinery
• Great team environment with supportive people across Service, Parts and Sales
• Flexibility – As a family owned and run organisation - we believe in a family first approach.
• Well established internal teams such as Finance and HR to support our best assets, our people.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support with individual and confidential access the EAP network