Location:Matamata-Piako, Waikato
Company Name :A S WILCOX & SONS LTD
Job details
- Job type: Full time
- Duration: Permanent
- Approximate pay: $25 – $35 per hour
- Company benefits: A S WILCOX & SONS LTD
Job Description/Overview:
A.S Wilcox is a family owned and operated fresh produce business, growing, packing and distributing; potatoes, carrots and onions. The company is based in Pukekohe with growing regions extending to Kaitaia, Matamata and Ohakune. Produce is both exported and sold domestically under our own branding.
A full-time machinery operator position is now available within the Matamata team.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a range of agricultural machinery during planting, growing and harvest periods.
- This may include cultivators, potato planters, sprayers, forklifts, carrot and potato harvesters plus general tractor work.
- Communicate and work with crop supervisors with regards to daily operating tasks.
- Minimum hours of work are 40 per week and average hours during the busy periods are around 45- 50 per week with some requirement for weekend work during peak periods.
Qualifications needed
- Experience with agricultural/horticultural equipment including cultivating, planting, harvesting and spraying equipment as well as tractors.
- Experience in a cropping environment, particularly row-crops – preferred but not essential as full training will be given
- Growsafe certificate (recommended but not essential).
- Class 2 licence would be a bonus but is not essential to be successful in this role
Skills:
- Must have an ability to work both alone and within a wider team to achieve daily operational tasks.
- Must have a commitment to safe operation of all machinery and understand the principles of Health & Safety in the work environment.
- Have an interest in heavy agricultural/ horticultural machinery.
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
- Take pride in the work you do.
Benefits
- A competitive hourly rate is offered based on attitude and experience.
- The opportunity to upskill on a range of equipment and processes across different crops
- A varied role working with a diverse range of equipment and people.
- Opportunities for personal development and progression to more senior roles for the right person
How to Apply:
Applications should include an up to date CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience mailto:mailto:jan.bott@aswilcox.co.nz
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