Orchard Workers - PRUNING
About this job
Are you interested in Horticulture, consider yourself fit and love working outdoors in all kinds of weather, then look no further! We are looking for Temporary Fixed Term workers for Pruning our various Orchard blocks based in Hastings. Tools will be provided for this role.
Expected start and finish date :12 MAY 2025 -15 AUGUST 2025.
Daily Tasks Involved in the role - • Ladder climbing to reach branches • Removal of branches from fruit trees to ensure new growth and bud development for upcoming season using hand secateurs, hand saw and loppers • Weather dependant • Some tree tying involved – tying branches to a pre-determined angle to encourage bud growth • Working with the team at a constant pace under the supervisor/managers instructions
Job Requirements
• Experienced stone fruit and apple pruners • Desire to work outdoors • Physically fit and able to climb and carry a ladder • Be reliable and committed • Restricted Licence and own transport • Must be able to pass MOJ and drug test
- Days of work
- Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm with some Saturday work (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $24 per hour
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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