Tractor Driver for Apple Harvest
About this job
A Mahana apple orchard is looking for a fixed term Tractor Driver for the 2025 Harvest Season. The successful applicant will preferably have experience in orchard machinery operation but, training can be provided for people who show keen interest and relevant experience. Duties will include general driving around the orchard to shift apple bins (empty and full) back and forth from the shed, fixing of cloth netting over the orchard as well as other general orchard duties as needed. Those able to carry out machinery maintenance preferred. Pay rate will differ depending on exp - starting rate at $25
Job Requirements
Experience driving tractor and other farm machinery preferred but, not essential. Growsafe certificate a bonus Someone who is able to perform machinery maintenance is a bonus Could lead to permanent position for the right person Must be able to pass a drug test Criminal convictions considered on a case-by-case basis Full NZ Drivers licence is a requirment Own transport is a must as remote location
- Days of work
- Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm with some Saturday work as req (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 25.00
- Job Category
- Other Machine Operators
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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