Longford, Vic

Covino Farms is one of Australia’s largest growers of lettuce and salads. Our business supplies salad mixes and whole vegetables throughout Australia, We we also operate a major processing facility where we wash, cut, dice, mix and pack fresh vegetables into a range of packaged products.

Located at our Longford site this position reports to the Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for maintenance of heavy vehicles, agricultural equipment and various plant across our site ensuring all repairs are completed in a timely and safe manner. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Diesel vehicles and equipment to ensure smooth functioning of the company's operations.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Detecting and diagnosing faults in heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed.
• Testing and adjusting vehicles and equipment after being repaired for correct and safe performance.
• Experience in performing preventive maintenance.
• Inspection, identification and repair of worn out, faulty parts.
• Plant and facility repairs and maintenance.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS and other relevant regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate must have:

• A Heavy Diesel trade qualification (Mandatory).
•  Forklift License (Mandatory).
• Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of heavy diesel vehicles, agricultural equipment and similar applications.
• Previous workshop exposure would be highly regarded
• Solid diagnostic capabilities
• A mature attitude and logical and methodical approach to your work

We are seeking the right person with a sound mechanical knowledge and demonstrated experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of Diesel equipment and the ability to problem solve and deliver solutions.

Applications that do not meet the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.