Farm Hand + Maintenance Assistant
Hastings
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated, versatile Farm Hand + Maintenance Assistant who has an engineering background to join our team at Hawkes Bay Eggs in Hastings Hawkes Bay. This full-time position is essential in maintaining the smooth operation of our farm and ensuring the welfare of our flock.You will play a vital role in contributing to the success of our business.
What you'll be doing- Primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of poultry farm equipment
- Assisting with the daily care and handling of our laying hens, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health and well-being
- Collecting, grading, and packing eggs for distribution
- Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the farm facilities, including barns, equipment, and work areas
- Undertaking general farm duties such as maintenance and equipment upkeep
- Collaborating with the farm management team
- Someone with engineering experience
- High level of physical fitness and the stamina is essential to perform manual labour tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols and procedures
- A team-oriented approach and the willingness to contribute to the overall success of the farm
- Familiarity with farm equipment operation and maintenance
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity
- Reliability - strong work ethic and punctuality
- Experience in poultry management a bonus
Hours/Days:
Negotiable hours and days for the right applicant.
Typical hours are:- Monday
- Friday 7am
- 3pm. Available for public holidays and on-call weekends may be required.
- 1:00pm (latest)
About us
Hawkes Bay Eggs Limited is a family owned and operated egg production poultry farm. We are proud to supply our products to a wide range of customers throughout New Zealand.
Please note:
Applicants who are not permanent residents of NZ will be considered for this position PROVIDED they have had experience in the poultry industry.You must not have any birds at your permanent place of residence due to biosecurity regulations.
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