HORTICULTURAL Truck Driver & OPERATOR
Job Outline
As a Horticultural Truck Driver and Operator you will be responsible for transport of inwards goods, outwards goods, packaging and farming equipment, along with supporting the farm in field and crop operations including groundwork, irrigation and crop maintenance. Your primary role is ensuring that goods are handled and tasks are performed efficiently and safely.
About The Role
This fast-paced, physical role is responsible for varied duties and includes receipt, palletizing and counting of product, inwards goods receipt and loading and dispatching with an emphasis on quality, temperature control, safety, and stock accuracy. You must be able to work in a cool store environment and associated temperatures.
As an operator you will support all areas of crop maintenance and operations to ensure the daily running of the business in an efficient and safe manner. This includes:
- Grounds are prepared and maintained according to LeaderBrands standards.
- Accurate record keeping of daily operations.
- Vehicle & Machinery Maintenance: ensuring equipment and machinery being used is maintained and of a safe standard.
- Assist in crop production and improvement of field crops with the efficient use of soil fertility, water, labour and other factors associated with crop production.
About You
Essential skills:
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Class 5 Truck driving license with a minimum of one years’ experience and/or relevant qualification level 2 certificate
- Accuracy, reliability, and diligence
- Attention to detail, accuracy and good with figures
- Experience driving Tractors
- Experience with ground work operations
Essential Personal Attributes:
- Comfortable working in a cold environment
- Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise your workload
- Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- Works to a high standard in delivering a quality product
- You are representing LeaderBrand, so a well-presented dress standard is required
- Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.