- Leadership opportunity in a leading agribusiness
- Key role supporting maintenance operations across the Loxton group
- Located in the Murray Mallee region
About the role
We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance – Mechanical Team Leader to join our team at the Loxton site. This is a hands-on role focused on mechanical servicing, repairs, and upgrades across a range of fixed and mobile equipment.
Working as part of the Maintenance and Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out day-to-day mechanical tasks to keep plant and equipment running reliably and efficiently. You’ll also support safe work practices and assist with coordinating tasks among trades when needed.
Your mechanical expertise and ability to respond to breakdowns will be key to maintaining plant availability and supporting smooth operations. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with occasional after-hours support as required to meet operational demands.
Duties
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical servicing, maintenance, installations and upgrades across the Loxton group
- Supervise and support a small team of tradespeople and apprentices
- Lead the daily execution of labour, activities and maintenance task scheduling
- Oversee contractor engagement and ensure cost-effective service delivery
- Assist in identifying future maintenance requirements and input into capital planning
- Participate in root cause analysis and failure trend monitoring
- Ensure accurate and timely CMMS record keeping and reporting
- Support food safety, workplace safety, and quality compliance requirements
- Contribute to the training, mentoring, and development of apprentices
- Maintain country storage sites in accordance with environmental legislation
About you
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel or similar field
- Demonstrated experience in a maintenance leadership role
- Competent in people management and team development
- Sound knowledge of maintenance systems and spare parts management
- Experience working in grain handling or bulk commodities (desirable)
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Current unrestricted C class driver’s licence
- Strong safety, food safety and quality focus
About us
Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions company. With our agile workforce, enhanced global footprint, increased access to key markets and diversified agriculture network covering all major crops, Bunge is able to manage seasonal cycles, weather and other risks, better connecting growers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local growers and the communities we operate in.
On 2 July, Bunge successfully completed its combination with Viterra. Going forward, our business will operate as Bunge, and transition to the brand over the coming months.
Benefits
When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Sign on bonus
- Tools of trade provided.
- On the job and external training
- Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
- Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers
- Novated leasing
- Birthday leave
- Years of service recognition
- Rigorous safety practices
- Gender-inclusive paid parental leave
How to apply
To apply for the position for further information please contact Maintenance Manager, Damien Grosser on 0459 844 643.
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 24 August 2025.
Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
These positions are available to those who have the unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.
