Diesel Mechanic FTC

Key Areas of Impact:

Tractors, trailers and other transport

• Keeping all tractors, trailers and other transport on the farm in good serviceable condition.
• Ensure minimum stockholding is maintained.
• Complete weekly checklist on all farm vehicles and ensure these are kept in a roadworthy condition.

Repairs and maintenance of Seaweed ponds maintenance

• Repairs and maintenance on the gearboxes, paddles and screens of the seaweed ponds to support the seaweed department with constant supply of good quality and quantity of seaweed to feed the abalone to obtain maximum growth.
• Keeping downtime to the minimum and record downtime on pond operations and maintenance.

General Fabrication

• Support the technical department with daily repairs and maintenance and upgrade to the plant and equipment.
• Repair to screens on the suction cages on the pipelines when cleaning and according to maintenance program.
• Building stainless-steel tables for the packing and grading department to ensure they are up to date with the HACCP standards.

General repairs and maintenance

• Support the technical team with maintenance and repairs on pumps, drum filters and blowers according to the maintenance program to ensure good supply and constant water and air to the tanks.

Generators

• Major service on all diesel generators and compilation of maintenance reports.
• General breakdown and daily preventative maintenance.

Technical

• Fulfil critical night shift duties on the farm.

Reports and maintenance to the Grading Machines

• Assist with quarterly grading machine services.
• Attend to grading machine breakdown as required.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working with Industrial and Agricultural equipment.
• Experience in welding and general fabrication including basic fitting and turning and boiler making.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test is essential.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Understanding and application of relevant OHSA regulations.
• Strong computer skills.

Closing Date 26 October 2026