Leading Farm Hand

Agrecruit; Shire Of Dumbleyung; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 bedroom house in town

Work ute supplied

Modern machinery fleet

Full-time, long-term role

Job summary

Agrecruit is seeking an experienced Farm Hand for a family-run mixed broadacre cropping and sheep operation near Dumbleyung in WA. You will join a full-time, long-term role and work with a small team on a busy schedule.

The position involves running spray programs, seeding and harvest operations, operating modern machinery, and some sheep work alongside the family. A valid HR licence is required, with MC preferred or willingness to upgrade.

Qualifications

• Broadacre farming experience and understanding of cropping programs.
• Sprayer operation experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• HR licence at minimum; MC licence preferred or willing to upgrade from HR.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Help run the spray program and keep the sprayer maintained.
• Carry out seeding and harvest operations.
• Operate and maintain modern farm machinery.
• Cart grain and inputs in the truck when needed.
• Perform basic machinery servicing and troubleshooting.
• General farm maintenance, fencing and repairs.
• Do sheep work and livestock handling during busier periods.

Skills

Sprayer operation

Broadacre farming

Machinery operation

HR licence

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Job description

A family owned mixed broadacre cropping and sheep operation near Dumbleyung in WA's Wheatbelt is looking for an experienced Farm Hand to join the team on a full time, long term basis.

This role suits someone who knows their way around a cropping program. You'll help run the spray program, work through seeding and harvest, and look after a modern, up to date machinery fleet, with some sheep work alongside the family in busier periods and casually through the year.

What you'll be doing

• Helping run the spray program and keeping the sprayer maintained
• Seeding and harvest operations
• Operating and maintaining modern farm machinery
• Carting grain and inputs in the truck when needed
• Basic machinery servicing and troubleshooting
• General farm maintenance, fencing and repairs
• Sheep work and livestock handling alongside the family in busier periods

What you'll need

• Broadacre farming experience, with a solid understanding of cropping programs
• Sprayer operation experience
• Basic mechanical knowledge for routine maintenance and minor repairs
• HR licence at minimum. MC licence preferred, or willing to upgrade from HR
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• The ability to work on your own and as part of a small team

What's on offer

• $42 to $47 an hour, depending on experience
• Tidy 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in town
• Work ute supplied
• Modern, up to date machinery fleet
• Full time, long term role with a supportive family and a friendly team

Questions? Call or text 0477 119 441 or email [e-mail]