Truck Driver/Arable Farm Worker
Parkfields Farm is a family owned farm (900ha) located 9km south east of Ashburton. We are prominently arable (ryegrass, small seeds, grains and legumes) along with dairy winter grazing, dairy heifer grazing and a small mob of sheep.
We are looking for a motivated and reliable person who enjoys a variety of work to join our busy team.
The main role will be truck driving, operating both bulk and flat deck truck and trailer units carting mainly grain and straw around Canterbury, but will also involve other farm work such as- Harvest
- Stock work (Shifting breaks etc)
- Irrigation (Pivots, laterals and rotorainers)
- General farm work and maintenance
The successful applicant will be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. You will need to have previous farming experience as well as having great initiative and work ethic. We value honesty and reliability, with a willingness to learn.
Due to the nature of our farming business you will need to be flexible with hours particularly during harvest and be able to work weekends on roster when required.
This position is permanent full time, but can be flexible for the right person.Competitive remuneration package.
Applicants must have NZ residency/valid NZ Work Visa and current drivers licence (Class 5 required). A Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy is in place.
For more information contact Mark Shera 0274 393 014 or email CV with contactable reference details to office@parkfields.co.nz