Machinery & Vineyard Maintenance

We are looking for an experienced Mechanic for Machinery&Vineyard Mintenance. 

This is a full time role, based in Waiheke Island, Auckland, with guaranteed 40 hours a week, and up to 45 hours during harvest seasons. The role offers rate from $28 to $35 depending on the skills and experience. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of company machinery, vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: tractors, tractor implements, utility vehicles, movers, sprayers/spray equipment, vineyard machinery and equipment, other vehicles in the company.
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Identifying potential mechanical problem before result in failure.
• Maintaining machinery in a safe, reliable and operational condition.
• Maintaining appropriate service and repair records.
• Carrying out welding and basic fabrication.
• Modifying or fabricating machinery and implements where required.
• Advising management of damage, faults, safety concerns and if specialist repairs, parts or external contractors are required.
• Maintaining an appropriate stock of commonly required parts, oils, filters and other consumables.
• Ensuring machinery is appropriately maintained, cleaned and stored.
• Completing required pre-start and routine machinery checks.
• Monitoring machinery during operation and identifying mechanical or operational issues.
• Operate tractors, vineyard machinery and assist with vineyard and property maintenance activities and general vineyard work when required and as directed by management.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop and work environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure machinery is operated safely and efficiently.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe equipment to management.
• Take ownership of the maintenance, reliability and operational performance of the company’s machinery fleet.
• Maintain a high standard of mechanical workmanship and work independently to manage maintenance priorities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the employee’s skills, training and experience as directed by management.

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Capable of working independently and as part of the team.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and practical decision-making skills.
• Take pride in maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Have a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Be physically fit.
• Strong communication skills.
• Show a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the wider business.

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