Farm Motor Mechanic - Katherine | Katherine, NT

Nutrano Produce Group; Katherine; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite accommodation

Full working rights in Australia

Job summary

Seven Fields Pty Ltd, part of Nutrano Produce Group, seeks a hands-on Farm Mechanic to join our Katherine team. You will repair, maintain and test motor vehicles and farm equipment, diagnosing faults and performing scheduled maintenance to keep operations moving from soil to harvest.

Two years post-qualification experience, a C-class licence, and good knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics are required.

Qualifications

• Qualification or trade or equivalent in a relevant vocation.
• At least two years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Must hold a current car licence (C class) as a minimum requirement.
• Sound knowledge in mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics highly regarded.
• Experience maintaining farm equipment highly regarded.
• Strong physical fitness and endurance for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts.
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies and components; checking parts.
• Repairing and replacing worn parts and reassembling components.
• Performing scheduled maintenance services (oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups).
• Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or required work.
• Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems.
• Service and maintain battery electric vehicles.
• Carry out welding, cutting and thermal procedures.
• Some tractor driving in slow periods.

Skills

Mechanics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Safety protocols

C class licence

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our people are the heart of our success!

Are you passionate about fresh, high-quality produce and looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry? We are dedicated to bringing the best produce from farm to table. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values people, innovation, sustainability, and community. If you're ready to grow your career, and have a one team and safety-first approach, we want to hear from you!

Established in 2016, Seven Fields Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrano Produce Group, is one of Australia's leading produce companies, founded on a deep respect for our people, our growers, and the communities in which we operate in.

About the Role

This is your chance to shape the future of our farm from soil to harvest! We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on individual to join our Katherine farm team.

In this role, you will repair, maintain and test motor vehicles and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components. You will also be responsible to maintain, test, and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

You able to juggle various and at times challenging farming priorities that will lead to our success. You will make an impact, building relationships across the business and be an exceptional leader for your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts.
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts.
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components.
• Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups.
• Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired.
• Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.
• Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems.
• Service air conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Carry out soft soldering techniques.
• Repair electrical systems.
• Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures.
• Service and maintain battery electric vehicles.
• Test, charge and replace batteries.
• Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems.
• Some general maintenance is required on bore pumps and angle drives.
• Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems.
• Develop and apply network electronic control system modifications.
• Develop a team approach to problem solving and encourage innovative practice.
• Provide effective communications that foster positive relationships at all levels.
• Within your area of responsibility, ensure compliance with work health and safety legislation and work health and safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to organisational continuous quality improvement and internal reporting.
• Take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of staff and others.
• Actively participate in safety improvement activities.
• Some tractor driving in slow periods.

Experience required

• Qualification or trade or equivalent in a relevant vocation.
• At least two years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Must hold a current car licence (C class) as a minimum requirement for this position.
• Sound knowledge and relevant experience in mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics highly regarded.
• Previous experience in maintaining farm equipment highly regarded.
• Strong physical fitness and endurance for outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive package (based on experience). A salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 applies to this full-time role, based in Katherine.
• Work with a supportive team aligned to strong values and a "One Team" culture.
• Relocation assistance available, onsite accommodation available
• Full working rights in Australia is preferred.