Machinery & Vineyard Maintenance

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace on Waiheke Island, Auckland is seeking an experienced Mechanic for Machinery and Vineyard Maintenance. This full-time role offers guaranteed 40 hours per week, with up to 45 hours during harvest seasons.

The rate ranges from NZD 28 to NZD 35 per hour, depending on skills and experience. You will service, diagnose and repair tractors, vineyard machinery and equipment; carry out preventive maintenance; perform welding and fabrication; and support safe, efficient operations on-site in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Capable of working independently and as part of the team.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and practical decision-making skills.
• Take pride in maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Have a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Be physically fit.
• Show a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of company machinery, vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to tractors, tractor implements, utility vehicles, movers, sprayers/spray equipment, vineyard machinery and equipment, other vehicles in the company.
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Identifying potential mechanical problem before result in failure.
• Maintaining machinery in a safe, reliable and operational condition.
• Maintaining appropriate service and repair records.
• Carrying out welding and basic fabrication.
• Modifying or fabricating machinery and implements where required.
• Advising management of damage, faults, safety concerns and if specialist repairs, parts or external contractors are required.
• Maintaining an appropriate stock of commonly required parts, oils, filters and other consumables.
• Ensuring machinery is appropriately maintained, cleaned and stored.
• Completing required pre-start and routine machinery checks.
• Monitoring machinery during operation and identifying mechanical or operational issues.
• Operate tractors, vineyard machinery and assist with vineyard and property maintenance activities and general vineyard work when required and as directed by management.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop and work environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure machinery is operated safely and efficiently.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe equipment to management.
• Take ownership of the maintenance, reliability and operational performance of the company’s machinery fleet.
• Maintain a high standard of mechanical workmanship and work independently to manage maintenance priorities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the employee’s skills, training and experience as directed by management.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanic for Machinery&Vineyard Mintenance.

This is a full time role, based in Waiheke Island, Auckland, with guaranteed 40 hours a week, and up to 45 hours during harvest seasons. The role offers rate from $28 to $35 depending on the skills and experience.

Key responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of company machinery, vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: tractors, tractor implements, utility vehicles, movers, sprayers/spray equipment, vineyard machinery and equipment, other vehicles in the company.
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Identifying potential mechanical problem before result in failure.
• Maintaining machinery in a safe, reliable and operational condition.
• Maintaining appropriate service and repair records.
• Carrying out welding and basic fabrication.
• Modifying or fabricating machinery and implements where required.
• Advising management of damage, faults, safety concerns and if specialist repairs, parts or external contractors are required.
• Maintaining an appropriate stock of commonly required parts, oils, filters and other consumables.
• Ensuring machinery is appropriately maintained, cleaned and stored.
• Completing required pre-start and routine machinery checks.
• Monitoring machinery during operation and identifying mechanical or operational issues.
• Operate tractors, vineyard machinery and assist with vineyard and property maintenance activities and general vineyard work when required and as directed by management.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop and work environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure machinery is operated safely and efficiently.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe equipment to management.
• Take ownership of the maintenance, reliability and operational performance of the company’s machinery fleet.
• Maintain a high standard of mechanical workmanship and work independently to manage maintenance priorities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the employee’s skills, training and experience as directed by management.

About you

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Capable of working independently and as part of the team.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and practical decision-making skills.
• Take pride in maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Have a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Be physically fit.
• Show a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the wider business.

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