Farm Assistant - Kimbolton
Location : Filled Vacancies | Listed : Thursday, 18 July | Type : Permanent + Full-time | Industry: Filled Vacancies
We are seeking a motivated and energic Farm Assistant to be part of the team responsible for all aspects of growing flower bulbs and other plant varieties.
About Fiesta Bulbs:
Located on the outskirts of Palmerston North, Fiesta Bulbs is a family owned and operated wholesaler of flower bulbs. They supply to the wholesale market such as Garden Centres, Councils, Landscapers and retail trading companies within New Zealand.
About the Role:
As a Farm Assistant you will be based at Fiesta Bulbs’ Kimbolton farm and responsible for assisting with all tasks involved with harvesting, processing and grading of bulb and plant varieties. These tasks will involve the use of tractors and other farming equipment and required a good level of physical fitness. You will be working within a team environment and have a can-do attitude. The role involves an early start with carpooling available from Feilding, if required.
What we need from you:
- Reasonable level of physical fitness
- Reliable, hardworking and a positive can-do attitude
- Previous work experience in ground engaging tractor work would be great
- Experience with machinery operation in a farming environment would definitely be an advantage
- Self-motivated while working in a busy, positive environment
- Ability to commence work at 6.45am through to 5.30pm with flexibility when required
The successful candidate for this position will be remunerated based on experience and performance.
Click Apply and include your CV showing your skills and experience or call Nicola Burton-Stroud on 06-280-2403 for a confidential chat.
You must be able to provide two recent references and be eligible to work in NZ.
