Senior Farmhand/ Mechanic

Senior Farmhand / Farm Mechanic 

Mechanic/Senior Farmhand position is required for IMMEDIATE START on a mixed Farming property. It is in a diverse family business with properties across the Lower Great Southern and Albany regions. General duties including operating and maintaining machinery for both cropping and livestock, workshop duties, day-to-day fencing repairs and livestock handling.  Attractive salary and work vehicle available. On farm accommodation possible on property in the Lower Great Southern for a couple.

Duties:

• Servicing and repairing vehicles. 
• Truck driving
• Machinery operation 
• Livestock handling (cattle and sheep)

Essential Skills Required:

• Farm Mechanical skills
• Current HC drivers license;
• Ability to work unsupervised;
• Ability to work with others;
• Strong work ethic;
• Good English and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• MC drivers licence;
• Experience with livestock;
• Experienced in welding/fabrication;
• Cropping experience
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What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary; depending on experience;
• 60-70 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday with weekend work during peak periods;
• Work vehicle provided
• Close proximity to Albany and Mt Barker.