Machinery Operator
Job Description
- Turley Farms is seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join our new Rockit apple orchard!
- (Please note that NZ working rights and machinery/tractor operation experience are essential.)
- What we offer
- Hands-on varied work across key seasonal activities
- Career growth in a modern, innovative orchard operation
- Be part of a newly developed, state-of-the-art Rockit apple orchard from day one
- Workplace committed to continuous improvement and efficiency.
- About the role
- Working with the Orchard Manager, our Machine Operator will operate a range of orchard machinery and vehicles to support daily operations across key seasonal activities.
Your day-to-day duties could include but are not limited to
driving tractors and operating attachments for mowing and rolling
operating forklifts to move bins, materials, and equipment around the orchard
carrying out routine machinery checks, basic maintenance, and reporting faults promptly
operating machinery safely around people, trees, and infrastructure.
What we're looking for
Full NZ working rights essential
Proven experience driving tractors and/or operating forklifts essential
Current driver's licence essential; F endorsement (forklift) and/or tractor licence advantageous
Physical fitness and solid communication skills
Familiarity with high-density orchard systems advantageous
Experience with Rockit or other premium apple varieties advantageous
* First Aid certificate advantageous.
About us
Operating under Turley Farms, we are a newly developed, state-of-the-art Rockit apple orchard, building a collaborative and innovative team from the ground up. We value initiative, encourage new ideas, and strive for continuous improvement across all aspects of our operation. If you're passionate about horticulture, machinery, and being part of something new and exciting, we'd love to hear from you!
How to apply
If you have the experience and necessary qualifications, please send your resume and cover letter via SEEK today.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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