Full-Time Agricultural Machinery Operator – Hands-On Training

Recruitmenthub; Waitaki Bridge; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in machinery operation

Permanent, full-time employment

Job summary

Recruitmenthub is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join a farming operation in Otago. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience. Training in machinery operation is provided, and the position is based in Otago with salary dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have proven agricultural qualification or at least two years of work experience in agriculture.
• Must be reliable, punctual and hardworking as part of a busy farming operation.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new machinery and routines.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and associated agricultural implements.
• Operate harvesting machinery.
• Operate sprayers and crop application machinery.
• Operate balers and other seasonal machinery.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work safely around staff, vehicles, machinery and crops.
• Assist with other machinery-related duties as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable and punctual

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Recruitmenthub is seeking a reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join a farming operation in Otago. This permanent, full-time role focuses on operating machinery across day-to-day and seasonal farming activities, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours.

Applicants should have agricultural study or at least two years of practical farming experience. Training in machinery operation is provided, and the position is based in Otago with salary dependent on skills and experience.