Machinery Operator

FNC Plantations Pty Ltd; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FNC Plantations Pty Ltd in Bundaberg seeks an experienced tractor operator for macadamia orchards. The role involves mowing, slashing, irrigation work, pruning, harvesting, and routine machine maintenance. Casual start with a path to full-time permanent employment.

Applicants should have Australian residency, a valid driver’s licence (HR advantageous but not essential), own transport, and a neat, punctual, reliable approach. Minimum 5 years’ machinery operation experience required.

Qualifications

• Australian residency is required.
• Valid driver’s licence; HR licence is an advantage but not essential.
• Own transport is required.
• Candidate should be neat, tidy, punctual and reliable.
• Minimum 5 years of machinery operation experience.
• Mechanical and fabrication skills are a plus.
• No accommodation is provided.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and slashing as required.
• Weed and insecticide spraying.
• Irrigation maintenance and system checks.
• Some pruning, harvesting, servicing and repairs of machinery.

Skills

Machinery operation

Driver's licence

Punctual & neat

Tools

HR licence (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced tractor operator for our Bundaberg Macadamia orchards. FNC Plantations is a family-owned operation that has farms in the Northern Rivers, Gympie and Bundaberg regions. We pride ourselves with family values and expect these to be reflected by our employees. Bundaberg is a large country town only minutes to the local beaches. It is a wonderful place to raise a family or a young person to enjoy our exciting area.Experience does not need to be in Macadamia production but general machinery operation.

Applicants should have:

• Australian residency.
• Driver’s licence. ( HR an advantage but not essential)
• Own transport.
• Neat and tidy. Punctual.
• Minimum 5 years experience of machinery operation.
• Mechanical and fabrication skills an advantage.
• No accommodation provided.

This position is a casual start leading to full-time permanent employment.

• Mowing, slashing, weed and insecticide spraying, irrigation maintenance, some pruning, harvesting, servicing and repairs.

40hrs a week with extra work available. Some night and weekend work but mostly Mon-Fri. Random Drug and Alcohol testing is carried out. Smoking is only permitted in breaks. Above award wages paid for the right applicant.