Platform Pickers

Job ID 23033369
Nelson Tasman, Brightwater
Full-time
Listed on 27 Jan 2026

About this job

A friendly Brightwater employer needs strong workers for apple platform picking roles for the harvest season. This role involves working on a mechanical platform (shaded) and does not involve the carrying of heavy picking bags up and down ladders. Teamwork is essential as you will be working cooperatively with others to pick the apples at different heights along the rows. The role is working on a mechanical platform to pick apples.

Work is from approx. 23 Feb until end April.

Job Requirements

Strength is required to move the heavy machinery at the end of each row.

Workers must be able to: • Commit to a full season • Reliability is key - Must be able to work full days • Have own Reliable transport • Physically fit to be able to stand all day, work in heat, etc • Must be able to pass an MoJ check and a Drug Test

Days of work
Mon - Fri, Saturdays as required (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
23.50
Job Category
Crop Farm Workers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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