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Form of workManjimup Avocado Orchard
Full time Leading Hand position
The Carpenters Beedelup team require a permanent Full-time Leading Hand to assist with our avocado project near Manjimup, WA. We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand with a mechanical background/knowledge to join our dedicated team. This position will be working closely with the General Manager and assist with the coordination and operation of our horticultural development.
We offer an Immediate start with career development opportunities within our rapidly growing company.
Responsibilities include:
- General orchard maintenance e.g. basic vehicle maintenance, irrigation repairs, fencing, buildings, mowing
- Supervising and task assigning seasonal / casual work crews
- Application - weed spray / airblast spray / fertiliser spreading
- Fertiliser tank mixing
- Irrigation scheduling using MAIT and fault assessment
- Tree husbandry & maintenance, including tipping, pruning and picking
- Tractor operations - tilling, mulching, spreading etc
- Computerised data entry and record keeping
- WHS understanding and commitment
Does this sound like you?
- A passion for horticulture and experience in a farm environment
- Tractor operation experience
- Strong work ethic and team-orientated
- Hands on, dynamic and adaptable
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
A Forklift licence and First aid certificate are desirable, however we are willing to train the right person.
If so, please phone Duncan Wells on 0414 343 *** for a chat.
Alterra is an ASX-listed (1AG) developer and manager of investment-grade agricultural assets focussed on unlocking transformational investments that leave a positive social, environmental, and economic legacy.
Our goal is to deliver a superior return on investment for shareholders, ensuring business sustainability and a capacity to invest in the future.
