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Maintenance Fitter

Lyndhurst, Victoria 3975, Australia • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Supervisor

Description

We’re looking for a capable, hands-on Maintenance Fitter who enjoys variety, problem, solving and getting results!

About Us

Haars Nursery is one of Australia’s leading wholesale plant production nurseries, continuing to grow from strength to strength. We specialise in flowering plants, herbs and vegetables, and we’re a trusted partner to major Australian retailers nationwide.

The Opportunity

For the next six months (and possibly longer), we require a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our dedicated team. Working indoors and out, you will help maintain and improve our nursery facilities, ensuring buildings, greenhouses, irrigation systems and outdoor areas are safe, functional and operating at their best.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Machinery & equipment: Operating, servicing and repairing automated planting machinery and robotics, conveyors, pumps and a range of agricultural equipment.
  • Breakdowns & repairs: Jumping in quickly to troubleshoot faults, resolve breakdowns and minimise downtime.
  • Safety & compliance: Identifying, reporting and addressing hazards to help maintain a safe working environment.
  • Teamwork & communication: Working closely with the team to deliver assigned preventative maintenance tasks and keep priorities moving.

About you

  • Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter
  • CMMS experience (MEX or other planned maintenance programs preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and proven root cause analysis
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic experience (highly regarded)
  • Small motor experience (advantageous)
  • Forklift licence (advantageous)
  • Restricted electrical qualifications (advantageous)
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Able to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team
  • Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
  • Current driver’s licence

Our process includes a phone interview, a face-to-face interview and a pre-employment medical.

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Company Overview

As a leading wholesale plant producer in Australia, Haars is dedicated to supplying high quality flowering indoor and outdoor plants to retailers, landscapers, growers, and gardening enthusiasts across the nation. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our accreditation from Fair Farms, a testament to our ethical and sustainable practices. At Haars, our propagation team meticulously selects and cultivates clean virus-indexed material sourced from trusted breeding partners. By adhering to rigorous hygiene protocols, we ensure that Haars and our partner growers have access to resilient young plant material, guaranteeing exceptional garden performance for Australian gardeners. Join us in shaping the future of horticulture with quality, integrity, and innovation.