Casual Loader Driver - Hawkes Bay

Tangram; Hastings; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agricultural aviation company as a Casual Aircraft Loader Driver. Work alongside pilots and enjoy the outdoors while loading aircraft and managing equipment. This role offers flexible hours, the potential for career growth, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art aviation technology.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Access to free support services including EAP

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and injury free.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and ensure continuous operation.

Responsibilities

• Load aircraft with fertilizer, lime, or other products.
• Relocate and maintain loaders daily.
• Refuel trucks and aircraft as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Education

Approved Handlers Certificate

Dangerous Goods license

Job description

CASUAL AIRCRAFT LOADER DRIVER - Hawkes Bay

WHY SUPER AIR?

In joining us, you’ll benefit from the experience and expertise of some pretty clever individuals and the backing of a stable and reliable employer who invests heavily in the learning and development of it’s people. You’ll also benefit from:

* Development opportunities with fantastic career pathways* Fantastic role for new starters or building on existing knowledge* Access to free support services including EAP

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a casual Super Air Loader Driver, you'll be working alongside our pilots - seeing the best of your region from the seat of a loader truck and at times in an aircraft moving between jobs. If you like the outdoors and variety in terms of where you work then this is for you.

Key responsibilities

• Loading aircraft with fertiliser, lime or other products
• Relocation and daily maintenance of loaders
• Refuelling of trucks and aircraft

Flexibility is a must due to weather and seasonal demands and you must be willing to start in the early hours of the morning. In return you will be paid a retainer plus additional hourly rates and be given the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment and highly competitive industry.

ABOUT YOU

Along with your positive and reliable attitude, here are a few essentials that we are looking for:

• An Approved Handlers Certificate and Dangerous Goods license will be beneficial
• Be physically fit and injury free
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Be able to troubleshoot issues, be proactive and ensure continuous operation

ABOUT US

Super Air are the leaders in agricultural aviation, specialising in the fixed-wing aerial application of solid fertiliser, lime, and spray work. We aren’t just accurate – we are pin-point accurate! Our modern fleet of aircrafts, use state-of-the-art automated aerial application and GPS technology to plan and place fertiliser precisely.

And our superior technology doesn’t just stop with our farmers and growers – Super Air’s technology allows us to fight fires and assist Maritime NZ with oil dispersion.

Sounds like you? Come and join Super Air – Apply today!

Applications close 10 July 2025

Apply online for this role or contact Ballance Recruiting for more information.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is an important part of the New Zealand food story, helping farmers and growers to feed the world with world-class nutrient dense food.

We are a nationwide, 100% kiwi-owned cooperative, with a team of 850 people who are committed to working with our customers to create a strong sustainable future for all New Zealanders.

And we aren't just about fertiliser. Our ‘Ballance with Nature’ promise means we work with farmers and growers to help them use their natural resources to farm productively, while being guided by knowledge underpinned by science.

We believe that growth doesn’t just happen on our farms – it happens in our business too, and by helping you reach your potential, we’ll reach ours too!

We recently launched our industry leading COWS programme (Care, Ownership, Wellbeing and Safety) which every employee gets an opportunity to participate in. It’s the foundation for the way we work and the way we show up for ourselves and our workmates every day.

In-line with our values of Bravery, Honesty, Connections, and Imagination - COWS makes it okay to be human and authentically yourself.

We’re proud of where we’ve come from, excited about what we’re doing and passionate about where we’re going, and we would love for you to join us – “Together, creating the best soil and food on earth.”

Ballance offers a range of careers across all of Aotearoa. From entry level to expert, we have something for everyone. Grow your career with us http://www.ballance.co.nz/career-opportunities.