Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator

Our client, Wickstein Partners, are seeking an Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator for their Mixed Cropping Operations, located approx. 100 km West of Esperance, WA.  The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maximising farm production and profitability while ensuring the safety and welfare of Wickstein Partners’ plant and team.

The position is full time and requires an average of 38 hours per week.

About the Role:

• Assisting with pre-season maintenance of farm machinery and ensuring all machinery and equipment required for cropping is ready for operations prior to each season.
• Operation of farm machinery including, but not limited to, tractors, paddock preparation attachments, grain handling equipment, telehandlers, headers, airseeders, and sprayers
• Fine-tuning and overseeing plant performance by adjusting implement speed, height, and depth, as well as regulating distribution or collection rates as necessary.
• Ensuring the farm is fully compliant with all policies and procedures and providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, contractors and visitors. Fostering a positive team culture with staff.

To be successful, the right candidate will possess the following skills and traits;

• AQF Certificate II, and at least 1 year of relevant experience operating agricultural machinery and mobile plant equipment
• Current driver’s licence
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of modern farming practices and crop management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

The role is full time and permanent, offering a salary between $75,000 and $85,000 for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about agriculture and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.