Seasonal Foreman

Hutcheon and Pearce

Seasonal Foreman

📍Gunnedah, NSW

Position Overview

As the Seasonal Foreman, you will play a key role in overseeing and guiding the Harvester Service Team, ensuring seamless coordination of workloads to maximise efficiency, productivity, and quality repair outcomes. This hands-on leadership position involves actively working alongside the Harvester team (80-90% on the tools) while also managing essential administrative tasks (10-20%) to support smooth operations. Your expertise in both technical repairs and team coordination will be instrumental in delivering high-quality service and maintaining a well-organised, results-driven work environment.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Support both Gunnedah and Quirindi AOR
• Lead preseason harvester, picker, and front programs
• Act as the conduit between the Service Manager and the Harvester Technicians
• Monitor workshop team and ensure efficiency with all daily task with technicians through direction, training and daily toolbox chats.
• Assignment of header workshop and field jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge
• Identify gaps and opportunities to further build efficiency and revenue through building relationships and exceeding customer expectation
• Diagnose and interpret machine faults and support the team to perform service, repairs and maintenance on agricultural machinery
• Collate and apprise each job card to ensure all details are documented correctly
• Complete quotes and appraisals of workshop repair orders
• Train and mentor technicians in harvesting equipment
• Improve job quality, efficiency, and turnaround times
• Built stronger proactive engagement with customers

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of experience as a qualified Service Technicians.
• Qualifications in HV Diesel Mechanics or similar.
• Ability to lead, train, and coach others and write and speak effectively to individuals and groups.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products. Forklift licence preferred.
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet

About Hutcheon and Pearce

Hutcheon & Pearce, the largest Australian family-owned John Deere dealership, with a rich history, spanning over 70 years across NSW. We proudly operate out of 20 locations and are committed to providing quality service in the agricultural / lifestyle industry.

As a leading provider of John Deere equipment, we’re committed to providing top-notch equipment, exceptional after-sales support, and outstanding service to our customers.

Our team embodies four core values — Community, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.

These values drive our commitment to excellence, lasting relationships, strategic growth, ethical conduct, and shared success

Hutcheon & Pearce has always been a proud family business.

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Are you looking for more information or need assistance applying?

Contact recruitment@hutcheonandpearce.com.au or call Layla on 0499 684 997.

Apply today to experience the H&P difference! ✅

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We understand that great people come from all walks of life. At Hutcheon and Pearce we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Join us in building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Please contact recruitment@hutcheonandpearce.com.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.