Mechanic
About this job
A progressive horticultural operation specialising in pip-fruit and kiwifruit with properties based around the Riwaka and Motueka area is looking for a part time mechanic. Our integrated operation ensures growing, cool storage and packaging are performed onsite.
We are looking for an additional part-time mechanical maintenance person to join our team at Riwaka. The role is expected to be approximately 20 hours per week. You’ll assist our mechanic to maintain our extensive vehicles fleet that includes tractors, vans, utes, and associated implements including airblast sprayers and other orchard machinery. General mechanical or tool skills to help us maintain property, plant and equipment will be very useful. We are after someone who thrives on a varied workload, who ideally knows orchards and has experience as a mechanic, fitter, welder etc.
You may be asked to work some Saturday mornings and may be available for longer hours during our busy harvest months.
Job Requirements
You also need to have a current, full Class 1 Driver’s License. You must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
- Days of work
- Mon to Fri 20hrs per week. Some Saturday mornings. Longer hours required during our busy harvest months. (20 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- In the range of $25-$35/hr.
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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