Maintenance Technician - Darlington Point, NSW

AgriLabour; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an almond orchard operation in Darlington Point, NSW. The role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining farm machinery to support safe and efficient orchard operations, with a focus on preventative maintenance and fault-finding.

You will work in a practical environment, coordinating maintenance activities, managing spare parts, and maintaining records. The position offers ongoing employment and is a hands-on, safety-focused role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical skills and safe working practices.
• Experience with agricultural/heavy machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain orchard and harvest machinery.
• Complete preventative maintenance and fault-finding.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory, purchase orders, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and maintenance registers.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Follow WHS procedures and promote safe maintenance practices.

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting/Diesel Mechanics/Metal Fabrication

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Darlington Point, NSW

• Hands-on technical role maintaining orchard and harvest machinery
• Opportunity for ongoing employment and long-term career development
• Varied work across preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join an almond orchard operation in Darlington Point, NSW, within the horticulture and agriculture industry. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining farm and harvest machinery to support safe and efficient orchard operations. You'll work in a practical, safety-focused environment, helping minimise equipment downtime through preventative maintenance, effective fault-finding, and well-planned repairs.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support reliable orchard operations by coordinating and completing machinery maintenance while maintaining accurate records and managing equipment requirements.

• Service, repair, and maintain orchard and harvest machinery
• Complete preventative maintenance and mechanical fault-finding
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime
• Manage spare parts inventory, purchase orders, and maintenance schedules
• Maintain accurate equipment records and maintenance registers
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability
• Support welding and fabrication work where required
• Follow WHS procedures and promote safe maintenance practices
• Competitive $36.81 per hour + penalty rates
• Potential for ongoing employment
• Consistent work with approximately 38 hours per week
• Opportunity to work across a range of agricultural and harvest machinery
• Varied technical role covering repairs, preventative maintenance, and fault-finding

Your Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong mechanical skills, practical problem-solving ability, and a commitment to safe and reliable equipment maintenance.

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, or a similar is desirable
• Experience maintaining agricultural, heavy vehicle, or industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills
• Current driver’s licence
• Good computer, organisational, and record-keeping skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and suppliers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.