Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Fitter

(Plant Propagation / Horticulture)

Location:

Hillgate Nurseries Ltd

Employment Type:

Full-time

Hours:

39 per week + overtime

Salary:

18.50 ph & 21.00 ph overtime.

About Hillgate Nurseries Ltd

Hillgate Nurseries is a leading plant propagation nursery, supplying high-quality plants to commercial growers. Our operation relies on specialised machinery, irrigation systems, and electrical infrastructure to maintain consistent production in a controlled nursery environment.

The Role

We are seeking a

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Fitter

. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong

mechanical and electrical skills

who is comfortable working independently.

During our busy season, from January to August, overtime is required, including Saturday morning to carry out maintenance outside of normal hours. This typically consists of an additional hour per day and four hours on Saturdays. Standard in-season working hours are 6:00am to 3:30pm, totalling 44 hours per week, excluding Saturday hours.

You will play a key role in minimising downtime with reactive maintenance alongside planned maintenance for all machinery & irrigation systems across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across nursery machinery and equipment Fault-find and repair mechanical and electrical issues on automated machinery Service and maintain irrigation and pumping systems Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, belts, gearboxes, conveyors, and hydraulic systems Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new nursery equipment Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime. Knowledge on re-ordering spare & replacement parts from our suppliers. Ensure all maintenance work complies with workplace health & safety, electrical standards, and nursery requirements Maintain accurate maintenance and service records Work closely with nursery and production teams to support daily operations Identify preventative maintenance requirements and opportunities to improve equipment reliability

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance fitter or technician Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability Electrical or mechanical trade qualification or equivalent hands-on experience Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings Comfortable working in humid, wet, and outdoor environments Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, proactive approach This role requires the ability to work independently Good communication and time management skills

Desirable (but not essential)

Previous experience in horticulture, agriculture, or nursery operations Welding or light fabrication skills Experience with irrigation systems Forklift or machinery licences
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39 - 45 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person