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Form of workMaitland Foods offers a farming lifestyle focused on innovation, career development, safety, family and our employees. We want to empower our farm team, strengthen the knowledge and enhance the experience of our employees.
Maitland Foods operates a broadacre cropping enterprise and provides contract farming services. As a family-owned business, Jim and David Maitland are at the helm, working with a team of highly skilled broadacre specialists, transport operators, key admin personnel, mechanical / maintenance experts and a professional agronomist.
Located just 20 minutes north of the breath-taking town of Clare in South Australia, the business farms approximately 3,100 hectares, of which 600 hectares consists of share farming operations.
About the role
- Preventative and scheduling of in-house and third-party servicing and maintenance of a modern fleet of farming machinery, earthmoving plant, transport equipment and light vehicles.
- Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining other farm machinery and equipment.
- Following Safe Work policies and procedures and assisting with continuous improvement.
- Maintaining a par level of necessary parts and workshop consumables with an emphasis on preventative maintenance.
- Assisting others (being a real team player), chipping in as needed and making a real difference.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of machinery/equipment non-conformance, identify and record any machinery/equipment quality problems.
- Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins and manufacturers.
- This position requires a positive and hands-on approach with all activities.
- Initiate, recommend and provide solutions (use all available resources and your own initiative).
- Helping to maintain a clean and tidy workshop environment and encourage team members to embrace this philosophy.
- Contributing to the implementation of a paperless fleet management application.
About you
- Demonstrated mechanical experience with trade qualifications as a diesel mechanic.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in fabrication, including mechanical fitting.
- Competent understanding of (or the capability to learn) plant and equipment software/apps with the capacity to utilise computers and mobile devices.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Effective communication with contractors, farm staff, and the management team.
- A ‘hands-on’ approach when it comes to getting the job done.
- Attention to detail, initiative and a can-do attitude.
- A current driver’s licence with no restrictions, HR/HC/MC truck licence an advantage.
- You must be a proven punctual, reliable and real team person.
- You will also need to possess a high regard for and practice health and safety at all times.
What Maitland Foods can do for you
- Permanent full-time position.
- Provide a modern, clean and safe workplace with a fully equipped workshop with all tooling.
- A fully maintained work vehicle is provided.
- Initial assistance with accommodation options on the farm (to be agreed upon with the successful candidate).
- Negotiate a very competitive salary, work and lifestyle career.
- A commitment to training and development.
- Salary sacrifice options.
About us
Maitland Foods is an agricultural business based in the Clare Valley, South Australia. We, the Maitland family, have been farming at Anama Park since 1866, producing cereal crops, export hay, legumes and pulses.
Broadacre cropping has always been our passion. We are driven by a desire to produce healthy food and commodities using sustainable, modern farming methods.
At Maitland Foods, we aim to operate a profitable and sustainable integrated business for the current markets and future generations.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our culture of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Visit our website to learn more – www.maitlandfoods.com
How to apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join our team.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Liza on 0418 572 ***.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted, and we thank all applicants for their applications. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
