Spreader Operator – Agriculture & Horticulture (GPS, Training)

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd; Horsham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operators (Spreader Operators) in Coleraine, VIC. The role involves operating truck-mounted fertiliser spreaders, calibrating equipment, and following GPS-guided, variable-rate application on customer farms.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a valid HR licence (and HC if towing), and a willingness to undertake Fertcare Training within six months.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience operating agricultural or horticultural mobile plant, including fertiliser spreaders or similar machinery.
• Competency operating front-end loaders.
• Experience with GPS guidance and variable rate application desirable.
• HR licence for applicable spreaders and HC licence for towing plant/equipment as required by vehicle configuration.
• Good knowledge of fertiliser application and safe machinery operation; mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, position, operate and calibrate spreading plant on agricultural properties.
• Operate spreading machinery to apply fertiliser accurately using GPS guidance and variable rate technology.
• Fit, couple and adjust spreading attachments; operate front-end loaders to support loading and field operations.
• Undertake pre-operational safety checks, routine cleaning, servicing and minor repairs.
• Maintain application records and work reports.
• Follow farm instructions and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Front-end loader operation

GPS guidance

Fertiliser application knowledge

HR licence

HC licence

Tools

HR licence

HC licence

Job description

Vickery Bros Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operators (Spreader Operators) in Coleraine, VIC. The role involves operating truck-mounted fertiliser spreaders, calibrating equipment, and following GPS-guided, variable-rate application on customer farms.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a valid HR licence (and HC if towing), and a willingness to undertake Fertcare Training within six months.