Fertiliser Spreader Operator

Listing Description

Location: [Insert Location]

Job Type: Full time

Duration: Permanent

Description

Are you confident and experienced in driving or operating farm machinery? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your farming career and enhance your skills?

We are seeking an operator for a modern fertiliser spreader, who possesses good spatial awareness and attention to detail.

The successful candidate can expect to receive:

• A fair hourly rate
• Opportunities to advance your farming skills and career

This role involves operating a multi-drive, self-propelled fertiliser spreader, applying fertilisers to various crops over a 32m spread width. Attention to detail is essential for calibrating and recording fertiliser applications, using Greenstar GPS and manual entries.

While primarily a crop-based role, for consistent hours throughout the year, additional farm duties may include:

• Header operation during harvest season (for the right candidate)
• Tractor work such as cultivation, drilling, and chaser bin operation
• Drenching and crutching of store lambs
• Moving stock and breaking fencing as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of machinery operation experience with GPS systems
• Experience working confidently with stock (sheep and cattle/bulls)
• Self-motivation and energy
• A team-oriented attitude

Flexibility with days and hours may be required to accommodate seasonal peaks. Accommodation on farm may be available.

If you take pride in your work, maintain a positive attitude, and enjoy seeing results, please apply online.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Ministry of Justice and ACC checks are required. Applicants must be drug-free and willing to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

Personnel Placements specializes in temporary and permanent placements across various industries within the Mid Canterbury region, aiming to place the right candidate with the right clients for long-term employment.

If this role isn\’t a perfect fit but you\’re seeking a new opportunity, contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Apply online or contact Gaye for more information.

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