GH 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.

Location of the job: Bay of Plenty  

Hours of Work: A minimum of 30 hours per week  

Pay Range: $26.00 to $32.00 (based on the skills and experience) 

 

GH 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 $26.00 but the role has the ability to increase to $32.00 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.

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