Taj Horticulture Limited are looking for at least 2 Machinery Operators with exceptional skills and the know-how of the industry to add value to their team and assist in the current operation
Taj Horticulture Limited is looking for at least 2 machinery operators to work within our busy horticulture company.
As a machinery operator/tractor operator, your responsibilities will include driving/operating tractors, forklifts, quad bikes, and other machinery as required to complete orchard operations.
To be considered for this role you will either have a relevant certificate (at least level 4) or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
What does the role involve:
- Operating mowers, forklifts, quad bikes, mulchers, self-propelled orchard sprayers, pulled orchard sprayers and other machinery as required from time to time.
- Application of agrichemicals
- Understanding the impact of weather conditions for spraying
- A good understanding and awareness of safe work practices
- Performing inspections of tractors and attachments and ensuring they are well-lubricated.
- Using tractors and other machinery to transport materials and horticultural equipment.
- remaining alert while always driving and maintaining the appropriate speed limit.
- Operating other farm equipment as required.
- Follow H&S regulations and safety standards
- Completing Job Sheets
- Some supervision of staff, on site as required to meet seasonal needs.
Skills:
- The ability to identify and react appropriately to hazards.
- Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment/other orchard/farming machinery.
- Experience performing maintenance on tractors and other farming equipment.
- The ability to carry out duties unsupervised, in harsh weather conditions, and during irregular hours when required.
- The ability to follow instructions.
- To be successful as a horticulture machinery operator, you should have good concentration skills and excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Outstanding machinery operators are detail-oriented and demonstrate strength as well as active listening skills.
Pay rate: starting at $25.00 but the role has the ability to increase to $29.00 per hour based on experience.
Hours of work: 30 hours minimum, maximum of 40 hours per week. Business operates within the hours of 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Sunday.
NZ driver's License or an International equivalent is beneficial.