Hatchery Labour - Summer

Tegel Foods Limited; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

On-the-job support

Grow­ing nursery and garden business

Practical working environment

Job summary

Work & Grow Limited is seeking a reliable Tractor / Delivery Driver to operate tractors and farm equipment, assist with nursery operations, and deliver plants, garden products and other materials to customers. The role is a full-time permanent position with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week, and we are looking for someone we can rely on.

Must hold a valid New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence OR equivalent overseas Licence.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence is required.
• Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens/Residents or hold a valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate tractors, vans, farm implements and Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate tractors safely and efficiently in fields and nurseries.
• Perform inspections of tractors and attachments and ensure they are well-lubricated.
• Load, unload and transport materials, and deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses within the region.
• Follow routes and time schedules, complete logs and reports, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Follow H&S regulations and safety standards on all tasks.

Job description

Tractor/ Delivery Driver

New Plymouth Work & Grow Limited

Job Description

Work & Grow Limited is seeking a reliable and responsible Tractor / Delivery Driver to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for operating tractors and other farm equipment, assisting with nursery operations, and delivering plants, garden products and other materials to customers. It is a full-time permanent role with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours of work per week, and we arelooking for someone whom we can rely on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate tractors, vans, farm implements and Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating tractors safely and efficiently.
• Performing inspections of tractors and attachments and ensuring they are well-lubricated.
• Using tractors to transport materials and pull or push equipment.
• Operating tractors in fields.
• Reporting any faults or concerns to the Farm Manager.
• Remaining alert while driving and maintaining the appropriate speed limit at all times.
• Operating other farm equipment.
• Collect all punnets and load into Delivery Vehicles.
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes within the Region.
• Follow routes and time schedule.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
• Complete logs and reports.
• Follow H&S regulations and safety standards.
• Completing Job Sheets.
• Meeting Delivery Deadlines

What We Offer

• Full training and on-the-job support.
• Opportunity to work in a growing nursery and garden business.
• A varied role involving driving, nursery operations and equipment operation.
• Supportive and practical working environment.

Must hold a valid New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence OR equivalent overseas Licence.

Applicants for this position should be New Zealand Citizen/ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa.