Maintenance Technician - Darlington Point, NSW

- Hands-on technical role maintaining orchard and harvest machinery
- Prospect for ongoing employment and long-term career development
- Varied work across preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join an almond orchard operation in Darlington Point, NSW, within the horticulture and agriculture industry. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining farm and harvest machinery to support safe and efficient orchard operations. You'll work in a practical, safety-focused environment, helping minimise equipment downtime through preventative maintenance, effective fault-finding, and well-planned repairs.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support reliable orchard operations by coordinating and completing machinery maintenance while maintaining accurate records and managing equipment requirements.

- Service, repair, and maintain orchard and harvest machinery
- Complete preventative maintenance and mechanical fault-finding
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime
- Manage spare parts inventory, purchase orders, and maintenance schedules
- Maintain accurate equipment records and maintenance registers
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability
- Support welding and fabrication work where required
- Follow WHS procedures and promote safe maintenance practices
- Competitive $36.81 per hour + penalty rates




- Potential for ongoing employment
- Consistent work with approximately 38 hours per week
- Opportunity to work across a range of agricultural and harvest machinery
- Varied technical role covering repairs, preventative maintenance, and fault-finding

Your Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong mechanical skills, practical problem-solving ability, and a commitment to safe and reliable equipment maintenance.

- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, or a similar is desirable
- Experience maintaining agricultural, heavy vehicle, or industrial machinery
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills
- Current driver’s licence
- Good computer, organisational, and record-keeping skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and suppliers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

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📌 Maintenance Technician - Darlington Point, NSW (Griffith)
🏢 AgriLabour
📍 Griffith