Heavy Diesel Mechanic

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia Emmetts Full time

Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Service Technician - Kangaroo Island

Posted: 16/10/2025

Closing Date: 16/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Established in 1957 Emmetts are a leading multi-franchise agricultural equipment group and one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealers. With 15 branches covering the broad-acre, viticulture, horticulture and grounds care farming sectors of Victoria and South Australia we are highly regarded in the farming community and believe the key to our success is the people who work for us

Our team has a genuine passion for developing integrated farming solutions that help the Australian farming industry be the best it can be. Join us in our purpose to keep farmers, farming

Job Description

Emmetts are growing their team on Kangaroo Island and looking for qualified Deisel Mechanics who would love to work and live on Kangaroo Island. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who has the desire to combine their Mechanical skills, passion for Ag Machinery and live in this stunning location, working with our local customers on the Island.

As a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you’ll work with world-leading John Deere machinery and be part of an Australian, family-owned business that’s passionate about the future of farming.

Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a small but collaborative and friendly team on the island that is supported by a larger organisation and fellow technicians on the mainland.

At Emmetts, we’re proud partners of John Deere, the global leader in Precision Agriculture. Joining our team means working with cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and real career progression across our 15 branches throughout SA and VIC.

What You’ll Need

- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (highly regarded)
- Auto-electrical qualification or experience (highly regarded)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Why Emmetts?

We offer more than just a job — we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and future.

- Competitive pay: $42–$65/hr + vehicle + penalty rates (based on experience & JD training)
- Career pathways: Structured technical levels with clear progression
- Genuine opportunities: 15 branches across SA & VIC
- Family-first flexibility: We’re family-owned and value balance
- Training & development: Internal training, Master Tech mentoring, and John Deere University access
- Additional benefits:

- Purchased leave & paid parental leave

- Salary packaging, novated leasing, and remote living allowances

- Health & wellbeing programs, including free confidential EAP (Mind Fit)

At Emmetts, we keep farmers farming — and we’d love you to be part of that mission.

Apply now at www.emmetts.com.au
Or contact Beck (Recruitment) at careers@emmetts.com.au to learn more.

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