Station Mechanic 2027

Consolidated Pastoral Company; Newcastle Waters; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation with ensuite

Groceries/food supplied

Job summary

Consolidated Pastoral Company is seeking a Station Mechanic to maintain and service equipment across Newcastle Waters stations. You will be responsible for safety, repairs, and preventive maintenance, with travel to other sites as required.

The role requires a mechanical trade qualification, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in remote conditions. On-site amenities include meals and basic accommodation.

Qualifications

• Hold a mechanical trade qualification with post trade experience.
• Excellent diagnostic, fault finding and preventative maintenance skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in living and working on a remote cattle station.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the mechanical safety of all equipment on site.
• Carry out repairs, services and overhauls as required.
• Manage and record the maintenance program for all vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Maintain spare parts and inventory.
• Travel to other stations as and when required.
• Welding (stick, MIG, TIG) would be advantageous.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Auto electrical experience

Welding experience (MIG/TIG)

Job description

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Station Mechanic 2027

Newcastle Waters, Australia

Reference: 6942704

Newcastle Waters (NT)

Our people are dedicated, passionate and their hard work is celebrated and recognised.

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) is a leading Australian managed, UK owned Agribusiness with strong ESG values. CPC owns and operates a portfolio of twelve station aggregations in Australia and two feedlots in Indonesia. Across more than 6.3 million hectares of land, the CPC team are able to care for more than 415,000 head of cattle, 50,000 goats, 150,000 sheep and produce a diverse range of crops.

About you

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a proactive, positive and can-do attitude to join us in an industry that's the cornerstone of our country's economy. And guess what? You'll be having a pretty good time while doing it too! CPC hires team members from a diverse range of backgrounds with a variety of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Your key duties and tasks

• Maintain the mechanical safety of all equipment on site
• Sound mechanical knowledge of
  • Small and large stationary motors
  • Toyota 4WD utilities and wagons
  • HC Trucks
  • Heavy Diesel and earthmoving equipment
  • Auto electrical experience
• Carry out repairs, services and overhauls as required
• Manage and record the maintenance program for all vehicles, plant and machinery
• Maintain spare parts and inventory
• Ensure you are always communicating clearly
• Travel to other stations as and when required
• Welding (stick, MIG, TIG) would be advantageous

What you will need

• A genuine interest in working and living on a remote cattle station
• Hold a mechanical trade qualification with post trade experience
• Excellent diagnostic, fault finding, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

What's on offer

• Wages/Salary paid according to skill level
• Meals provided in station kitchen or Groceries/Food supplied as per agreement
• Single air conditioned accommodation with ensuite

And you'll have the full support of our friendly team. Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments.

This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull from 10 - 20 kilo's and occasionally more.

Values of importance to CPC include Health and Safety, Leadership, Trust, Community and Value Creation. CPC is proud to build careers in agriculture.

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