Lovett Family Farms Ltd | Listed 4 days ago
Job Listing
Location: Ashburton, NZ
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Company Benefits: Health Insurance, Ute, Phone
Description
* Large New Enclosed 40m x 40m Workshop, Gantry Crane
* Large Established Family-Run Farm With Modern Machinery, Facilities, and Diverse Crops
* Brilliant Career Opportunity to Fulfill Your Potential In Agriculture
* Fantastic Earning Potential With a Highly Competitive Salary On Offer
* Great Location With a 5 Minute Journey To Ashburton
* Fendt, New Holland, John Deere, Case, Dewulf, Trimble and more
* New Service Ute Provided
Lovett Family Farms is a highly-established family-run farm which has been in the family for 3 generations. It has developed into a vastly successful operation with a variety of crops grown over its 1000 hectares of land, including a range of vegetables and grains. The modern facilities of the farm include an onion packhouse, potato store, carrot wash, and workshop in addition to state-of-the-art machinery.
Lovett Family Farms is seeking an Agricultural Diesel Motor Mechanic to join their company. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain farm machinery. Reporting directly to the Directors / Workshop Hands-on Manager, some of your responsibilities include:
* Maintenance of farm machinery to a high standard.
* Self-management to ensure completion of prioritized tasks.
* Planning of the farm's upcoming machinery needs to ensure smooth operation through different stages of the yearly cycle.
* Fabrication of different machinery and parts.
* Occasional work outside normal hours to deal with breakdowns and busy periods.
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified heavy diesel automotive engineer with a stand in agricultural equipment level 3 and 4. You will also have strong farming knowledge and be able to adapt to the changing pressures of the farm. Additionally, a welding certificate would be beneficial for this position. Experience in management will also be highly regarded.
The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the industry, be reliable, and able to work well within a team.
Other Requirements:
* Must hold a current driver’s license, restricted minimum, and be able to drive to various building sites in and around Christchurch.
* Be willing to undergo a drug test.
* Be willing to undergo a security check.
* Be physically fit and able to carry out tasks required of the role.
Apply online for this role or contact Daniel Lovett for more information.
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