About the Role
You’ll work on an arable farm a short drive out of Ashburton that primarily produces crops for seed. Our client’s farm, equipment, and yards are exceptionally well-maintained, clean and tidy. Their other staff are a down-to-earth, hard-working bunch with great daily banter and laughs. A bunch all proud to be working with one of Canterbury’s top producers.
Your primary responsibility is to operate a tractor however at different times there may be forklift and telehandler operations required also to assist in a very well operated and organised farm from field to yard. This property operate late model machinery across the entire fleet which are kept spotless so if you have the same high standards this could be the job you.
This is the perfect opportunity for a local as this is a long-term role.
- Operating and maintaining farm tractors and machinery in a safe and effective manner
- Meeting all health and safety standards
- Preparing and operating other farm machinery, e.g., forklifts, telehandlers and combine harvesters
- Maintaining, cleaning, and carrying out minor repairs to farm machinery
- Completing safety checks and risk assessments before operating machinery
- Operating machinery in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintaining good environmental practice standards
- Conducting cultivation, crop husbandry, and harvest practices
About You
You are an experienced, tractor operator with a can-do attitude and you know how to look after the machinery like it was your own. If you have previous experience in a similar crop farming environment, this will be highly beneficial.
- Full New Zealand Drivers License
- Be able to drive tractors and tow machinery safely (2+ years experience)
- Follow farm protocols to deliver good environmental practice
- Meet the relevant health and safety standards
- Help with planning crop production
- Follow correct guidance to produce crops successfully
- Follow farm protocols to harvest and store crops
- Use knowledge and skills to carefully manage the soil and enhance soil quality
- Use the appropriate technology, machinery, and equipment
- Be reliable with a positive attitude to work
- Be able to focus for extended periods to complete work tasks safely and ??efficiently
- Have good communication and listening skills
What’s On Offer
- Top of wages on offer
- Fun workplace culture with plenty of banter and laughs
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role and have the experience required, please submit your CV/resume and contactable work references.