Station Maintenance/ Tractor Operator | Holbrook | NSW

Geddes Pastoral; Holbrook; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Opportunity for partner employment

Job summary

Geddes Pastoral near Holbrook, NSW is seeking a Station Maintenance/ Tractor Operator to join the team. The role focuses on tractor driving, machinery operation and maintenance with potential housing for a couple. The farm operates modern equipment and offers opportunities for partner employment.

A MC licence is preferred, but strong practical ability and willingness to learn are valued. Permanent full-time position in a six-person team, mostly Monday to Friday with extra hours during sowing and

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Mechanical aptitude with practical maintenance skills
• Safety-conscious attitude and ability to work independently or in a team
• MC licence is preferred but not mandatory for consideration

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and other farm machinery on a daily basis
• Assist with sowing and harvest activities
• Service and maintain farm machinery and vehicles
• Maintain farm bikes and other transport
• Carry out plumbing and water infrastructure repairs
• Perform workshop duties and general farm repairs

Skills

Tractor operation

Machinery maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Willingness to learn

MC licence (preferred)

Tools

Fendt machinery

Claas machinery

Job description

Station Maintenance/ Tractor Operator | Holbrook | NSW

Geddes Pastoral – Holbrook NSW

Full time

We require a Station Maintenance/ Tractor Operator to join the team at Geddes Pastoral near Holbrook, NSW.

This role is heavily focused on tractor driving, machinery operation and maintenance. Previous machinery experience is preferred, although we would consider someone with strong practical ability, a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

Housing is available and is best suited to a couple who would enjoy maintaining the surrounding garden. There may also be employment available for a partner.

The property operates a range of modern machinery, including:

Farm bikes and four-wheelers

Truck (MC Licence preferred)

Farm (Mixed)

We are a respected, family run, mixed farming business located near Holbrook in southern NSW. We specialise in high rainfall sheep and cropping systems with cattle trading as a seasonal opportunity. We run 14000 plus merino and composite ewes, crop 800ha and can trade large numbers of cattle annually depending on the season. Our aim is to run a profitable progressive business that balances production, animal welfare, sustainable land management, innovation and the happiness and career development of our staff.

Holbrook is a vibrant rural town in Southern NSW. It has a strong sporting community including football, netball, tennis, cricket and polocrosse/campdrafting clubs and a large gym facility. There are many active community groups. It is well serviced with a local supermarket, doctors, hospital, great cafes and an award winning Pub. Schooling includes 2 primary schools and access to multiple senior school options. Holbrook is within 50 min of Albury and Wagga.

Hiring Now

The position includes, but is not limited to:

Operating tractors and other farm machinery

Assisting with sowing and harvest

Servicing and maintaining farm machinery

Maintaining farm bikes and vehicles

Plumbing and water infrastructure repairs

Workshop duties and general farm repairs

The successful applicant will ideally have:

Previous experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery

• MC licence is preferred

Mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance skills

The ability to undertake general farm repairs

A reliable and safety-conscious attitude

The ability to work independently and within an established team

A willingness to assist across all areas of the farming operation

Applicants with less experience may also be considered if they have the right attitude, practical ability and willingness to learn.

Permanent position within an established team of six

Mostly Monday to Friday working hours

Additional paid hours during sowing and harvest

Opportunity to operate modern Fendt and Claas machinery

Comfortable housing available

Potential employment available for a partner (Harvest Cook)

Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas jobseekers.

Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.