Mechanic / Diesel Fitter

Howe Farming Enterprises; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howe Farming Enterprises in Mareeba is seeking a trade-qualified Mechanic or Diesel Fitter to join our workshop team. You will service a diverse modern fleet across Far North Queensland’s leading agricultural operation.

This long-term, full-time role offers a great lifestyle roster and hands-on work with tractors, harvesters, RTVs and heavy farming equipment. You’ll perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance and on-site repairs while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic skills in hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Self-motivated with pride in quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and diagnostics across our mixed fleet.
• Field and workshop repairs to minimise downtime during harvest cycles.
• Maintain accurate job cards, service logs and parts tracking.
• Champion workshop safety standards and clean work practices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical

Diesel engines

Maintenance

Problem solving

Quality workmanship

Education

Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical

Job description

Howe Farming Enterprises is looking for a Trade-Qualified Mechanic or Diesel Fitter to join our workshop team in Mareeba. Work on a diverse modern fleet across one of Far North Queensland’s leading agricultural operations.

Why Join Us?

• Great Lifestyle Roster: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, with a half-day Friday.
• Modern Ag & Heavy Fleet: Work on tractors, harvesters, RTVs, light vehicles and specialised farming equipment.
• Job Security: Long-term full-time stability with an established 30-year family owned enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and diagnostics across our mixed fleet.
• Field and workshop repairs to minimise operational downtime during harvest cycles.
• Maintain accurate job cards, service logs and parts tracking.
• Champion workshop safety standards and clean work practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical, Mobile Plant or Light Vehicle (or equivalent trade qualification).
• Solid diagnostic and problem solving ability with hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Self-motivated attitude with pride in quality workmanship.