Join our team at Benara Nurseries

Benara Nurseries are seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. If you take pride in keeping machinery running at its best, enjoy hands-on problem solving, and want to contribute to the success of one of Western Australia’s leading horticultural businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

CORE VALUES

Our five core values define our culture and guide how we work together. If they align with what you’re looking for, we’d love to see your application.

- Commitment - Dedicated to quality and excellence
- Culture - Stronger together, season after season
- Motivation - Driven by people, powered by possibilities
- Passion - Doing what we love, every day
- Respect - Valuing every hand that helps us grow

ABOUT US Benara Nurseries is one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries, located on a 147-hectare site in Western Australia. Established in 1963, we are a family-owned and managed company, now with four generations actively involved in the nursery. Combined, the owners have over 300 years of experience in producing plants for the horticultural industry.

We supply premium-quality plants to landscapers, retailers, developers, and local government. Our success is built on strong values, dedicated people, and our commitment to excellence in plant production.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Full-Time Permanent Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. The position is located on-site at our Head Office in Carabooda, north of the river. We would be looking for an individual who can work the hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Personal transport is essential as the site is not serviced by public transport.

In this role,



you will be responsible for the servicing, repair and maintenance of plant equipment and vehicles, ensuring our operations run smoothly with minimal downtime.

We are looking for someone who is results driven, self-managing and with a high standard of work ethic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Routinely inspect plant equipment and vehicles.
- Plan and carry out services and repairs to ensure plant equipment and vehicles are in full working order.
- Regularly complete maintenance tasks.
- Request parts and materials when required.
- Test repairs and services once work is completed.
- Maintain records of repairs and services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

- Trade Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Minimum 2 years in maintenance & repair of heavy vehicles and plant equipment.
- Good computer literacy skills.
- Good communication skills
- High degree of mechanical skill.
- Ability to use many different hand and power tools to carry out tasks.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

ABOUT YOU You are a hands-on qualified who takes pride in your work and understands the importance of reliable equipment in a busy production environment. You work efficiently, think ahead to prevent downtime, and approach each job with a positive and safety-conscious mindset. You enjoy being part of a team but are equally capable of managing your own tasks and priorities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Benara Nurseries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this role.

Please apply with a covering letter and current resume.

Please note: We will consider all applications, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

📌 Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic (Carabooda)
🏢 Benara Nurseries
📍 Carabooda