Programmed
Harvest Drivers
- Posted 6d ago
- On Site
- Full Time
Location
Christchurch
Salary
$28 .79 - $31 .15/hr
Job Description
- Potential 6 day per week/12 hour afternoon shift
- Class 2 Full Licence with 'W' (wheels) endorsement - this is a must.
- $28.79 per hour for the first 6 weeks then move to $31.15 per hour
Looking for a few great Class 2 drivers with wheels endorsement to join our clients well-organised harvest crew for peak season - potential work from mid Nov to March!
You will get to operate harvest machinery equipment and transport staff for our operation.
Afternoon shift work - 12 hour shifts - 4pm-4am, with allowances provided for night shift.
The benefits of this role:
- Great market pay rate - training pay per hour (up to 6 weeks) $28.79 - then move to $31.15 per hour (including $25.00 per shift for night shift allowance!!
- Possible extra hours available - this is a potential 6 day type roster
- Work for an international and iconic NZ brand and gain experience and training on the job!
- Join a safety-focused employer that focuses on your wellbeing
- Positions are avaible NOW - Get started straight away, and paid weekly
- Great local culture and team environment
- Access to EAP, to support you and your family's well-being
- Dedicated Programmed Account Manager to support you in your role
Your Responsibilities:
- Utilize your driving skills - Operate harvesting machinery efficiently, with the highest attention to quality and safety
- Be responsible for your machine - routine maintenance and cleaning of harvest machinery to ensure a continuous 24/7 operation and that the best quality product is supplied to the factory.
- Work collaboratively with your harvest team, the Agronomists and factory to ensure targets and operational needs are met
- Be responsible in H&S to ensure all processes are followed and to make sure you and your team get home safe at the end of each shift!
- Adhering to required operational targets - this is harvest season and the product is required to be fresh and eatable!
Your Skills:
- Class 2 Full Licence with 'W' (wheels) endorsement - this is a must.
- Agriculture/mining/farm hand experience - ideal but not required
- Previous driving experience with good references x 2 - required
- A bonus if you are interest in agriculture - machinery is interesting, and you will need to learn items!
- Obviously, fitness is required as driving can be hard on the body - we want to make sure you are safe and able to work 12 hour shifts.
Who we are
As one of Australasia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
Hard Skills Required
- Class 2 Full Licence with 'W' Endorsement
- Machinery Operation and Maintenance
- Physical Fitness and Stamina
Soft Skills Required
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Safety Awareness
- Responsibility
- Adaptability
Additional Compensations
- $25.00 per shift for night shift allowance