Workshop Mechanic - Small Engines & Small Plant

Green By Nature; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary

Training and development

Strong safety culture

Community impact

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a qualified mechanic to maintain a fleet of small engines and plant equipment. The role combines workshop-based work with occasional onsite servicing in the Melbourne area, ensuring equipment stays ready for daily operations.

You will diagnose faults quickly, prioritise critical gear, and perform preventative maintenance while upholding safety standards in a well-organised workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified mechanic with recent experience in small engines and small plant.
• Ability to diagnose faults efficiently and prioritise critical equipment.
• Safety conscious with organised workshop and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair small plant and equipment (ride-on and push mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, etc).
• Maintain tractors, trailers and vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Strip down and rebuild equipment using genuine parts.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Complete welding repairs as required.
• Provide onsite and mobile servicing when needed.
• Order parts through approved suppliers and keep stock records.

Skills

Trade-qualified mechanic

Small engine experience

Fault diagnosis

Safety conscious

Job description

About the role

Reliable equipment is at the heart of our operations. Our crews depend on it every day, and when something goes down, the work stops. We're looking for a qualified mechanic with strong small engine and small plant experience to maintain our fleet and make sure it stays ready for work.

The role is mainly workshop-based, with some onsite and mobile servicing as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Service and repair small plant, including ride-on and push mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, blowers, hedgers, edgers, chemical spray packs and power tools
• Maintain tractors, trailers and vehicles
• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Strip down and rebuild equipment using genuine parts
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Complete welding repairs as required
• Provide onsite and mobile servicing when needed
• Order parts through approved suppliers and keep accurate stock records

About you

You're a trade-qualified mechanic with recent experience in small engines and small plant. You can diagnose faults efficiently, and you know how to prioritise your workload so critical equipment gets back into service quickly.

You take safety seriously, keep a well-organised workshop, and take pride in the quality of your work. You also bring ideas to the table and are comfortable suggesting better ways of doing things.

Requirements

• Current driver's licence, with experience safely towing and manoeuvring trailers
• Your own reliable vehicle for travel to and from work (a company vehicle is provided for onsite servicing)
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Highly regarded

• Medium Rigid (MR) licence
• Experience maintaining landscaping equipment
• Diesel engine experience
• Experience with larger machinery and vehicles

What You’ll Get

• Performance-based salary, reviewed annually
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support from a great team and strong safety culture
• The chance to make a visible impact in local communities

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.