Diesel Mechanic

Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team at our large beef-processing facility in Coominya.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering greater variety than a conventional workshop role. You will maintain and repair tractors, trucks, skid steers, generators and other mobile plant, while also assisting with general fixed-plant maintenance when required.

About the role

Reporting primarily to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, mechanical systems and mobile plant
  • Performing planned and breakdown maintenance
  • Maintaining tractors, trucks, skid steers, generators and related equipment
  • Completing inspections, servicing and fault-finding
  • Repairing hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
  • Assisting with fixed-plant maintenance, shutdowns and equipment installation
  • Performing welding and fabrication within your competence
  • Following permit-to-work, isolation and lockout/tagout requirements
  • Maintaining food safety, hygiene and contamination-control standards
  • Supporting after-hours breakdowns, overtime and weekend work where required
  • Contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement

About you

You will hold one of the following qualifications:

  • Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
  • Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

You will also have:

  • Demonstrated diesel-mechanical competence and strong fault-finding ability
  • A current Driver's Licence
  • Full Australian working rights
  • A strong commitment to safety
  • The ability to work independently and within a maintenance team
  • A practical, reliable and flexible approach
  • The physical capacity to perform demanding maintenance work

Experience with tractors, trucks, skid steers, generators, food processing, manufacturing or fixed plant will be highly regarded but is not essential. A heavy vehicle licence is also desirable.

What we offer

  • Permanent, stable employment with an established Australian business
  • $95,000–$105,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience
  • Superannuation and overtime
  • Varied work across mobile and fixed plant
  • A large, fast-paced industrial maintenance environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A role based at our Coominya processing site with regular on-site presence required

Applicants must hold full Australian working rights.

Diesel Mechanic employer: Greenmountain Food Processing

Greenmountain Food Processing is an excellent employer for Farmhands, offering stable, full-time positions in a supportive team environment at our Coominya operations. With a focus on employee growth and varied practical work, we provide opportunities to engage in diverse agricultural activities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and well-being. Join us for a rewarding career where your skills will be valued and developed in a well-established Queensland company.

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Contact Details:

Greenmountain Food Processing Recruitment Team