Orchard Machinery Operator

Sanger Horticulture-Auckland City, New Zealand

The purpose of this role is day-to-day Machinery Operation - tractors and forklifts for orchard maintenance and assisting other teams as required.:

  • The successful applicant will need to do the following:

  • operating Forklift tractor and fertiliser spreader

  • Transportation of machinery
  • Machinery checks and reporting any faults on the Sitedocs app
  • Ensuring proper storage of relevant machinery and equipment.
  • Carrying out general maintenance and repair work on orchards
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations
  • Knowledge of fertiliser handling storage and spreading

Required qualities

  • Professional approach
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

Desired competencies

  • Reliable
  • Initiative
  • Tenacity
  • Flexible
  • Strategic thinking
  • Positive approach to change

Experience: 1 Year experience in horticulture industry preferred but not necessary.

  • Spraying experience preferred but training will be given
  • Available to work flexible hours and weekends in peak seasons
  • Physically fit and able to work as part of a diverse and multicultural team
  • Location: Auckland
  • Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Compensation will be $30-$32 per hour depending on experience