Agriculture Technician/Diesel Motor Mechanic

Our Client ARKLE FARMS (OPERATIONS) PTY LTD ABN – 64 631 009 482 – Located in Munglinup, WA is seeking a Full-time Agriculture Technician/Diesel Motor Mechanic position for between $75,000 - $80,000 a year.

Arkle Farms is major farming enterprise based in Western Australia and owned by the Cowan family. It operates a mixed farming enterprise, comprising broadacre cropping, an Angus stud and a commercial sheep flock, across four farms - Bedford Harbour (to the west of Esperance), Varley Farms (at Lake Varley), Coronet Hill (to the east of Esperance) and Gregmaun (near Lake King). The Group manages 36,600 arable hectares. The Cowan family’s philosophy is to build a highly sustainable and productive farming enterprise applying regenerative farming techniques appropriate to the properties it manages. While the near-term focus is on broadacre cropping and large-scale, non-intensive livestock farming, Arkle will seek to further optimise its operations and broaden its revenue base by expanding its existing agricultural activities, including the potential to improve the efficiency of its land use by introducing tree crops and horticultural crops.
Duties will include:
• Plan, coordinate and execute preventative and reactive maintenance
• Diagnosis and repair of machinery in a timely manner
• Assist with the installation and relocation of associated equipment
• To comply with all relevant OH&S legislation
• Manage general repair and maintenance of equipment and building as required
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on a regular basis
• Determine tools and equipment needed for individual repair or maintenance jobs
• Maintain an efficient and up to date data recording system
• Strong knowledge of various maintenance methods and the ability to investigate problems, determine and implement root cause corrections
• Diagnosing faults in diesel engines, transmissions and mechanical parts
• Dismantling and repairing engines, transmissions and mechanical parts
• Performing maintenance services on vehicles and agricultural equipment
• Testing and diagnosing vehicles and equipment for operational efficiency
• Undertaking repairs on farm
• Ordering spare parts for vehicles and equipment

It is essential you possess the following:
• Hands on and show of commitment
• Successful completion of an appropriate Diesel/Tractor Mechanic trade
• Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
• Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
• Technical skill set across a variety of engineering competencies (Welding, Fabrication etc)
• Excellent time management skills