Truck Driver

COMPANY NAME -              ARKLE FARMS (OPERATIONS) PTY LTD

ABN -                                      64631 009 482

JOB TITLE -                            TruckDriver

ADDRESS -                             BedfordHarbour Road, Munglinup WA 6450

SALARY -                                $75,000- $80,000

WORK TYPE -                        Full-timePosition

Arkle Farms is major farming enterprise basedin Western Australia and owned by the Cowan family.  It operates a mixed farming enterprise,comprising broadacre cropping, an Angus stud and a commercial sheep flock, across  four farms - Bedford Harbour (to the west ofEsperance), Varley Farms (at Lake Varley), Coronet Hill (to the east ofEsperance) and Gregmaun (near Lake King). The Group manages 36,600 arable hectares.The Cowan family’s philosophy is to build a highly sustainable and productivefarming enterprise applying regenerative farming techniques appropriate to theproperties it manages.  While thenear-term focus is on broadacre cropping and large-scale, non-intensivelivestock farming, Arkle will seek to further optimise its operations andbroaden its revenue base by expanding its existing agricultural activities,including the potential to improve the efficiency of its land use byintroducing tree crops and horticultural crops

Dutieswill include:

·        manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading

·        loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices

·        observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles

·        making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can bedriven safely

·        estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuringsafe distribution of weight

·        ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss anddamage

·        verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods andobtaining certification of deliveries

Itis essential you possess the following:

·        Hands on and show of commitment

·        Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert II or equivalent AND atleast 1 year (20+hpw) relevant experience

·        Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or abilityto adapt and display skills required

·        Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team

·        Ability to work autonomously, without supervision

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 20 February 2024
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per month