Love getting out on the road, having control over your schedule and the idea of an early afternoon knockoff? A role as a hygiene technician with Initial Hygiene (A Rentokil Initial company) could be what you’re looking for.

Initial Hygiene is looking for enthusiastic, natural-born problem solvers with a great attitude to join our team of hygiene technicians covering the Newcastle area.

If you’re looking for a job that offers autonomy, flexibility and variety and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of being part of the Initial Hygiene team:

• A fully-maintained company van including fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Employee cash incentive programs & bonuses
• Company uniform, safety boots and all the tools you need
• Comprehensive induction, training and qualification
• Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles ...and more!

At Rentokil Initial, we take care of the training, but what we do need from you is:

• Valid driver’s license
• As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks
• Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet

About Rentokil Initial (Parent company of Initial Hygiene)

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.

From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we're there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

"As an Initial Hygiene Technician, you feel like your own boss."

Stephen Kroger

Initial Hygiene Technician

"There are so many things I love about my job. I love being on the road, my own little van that I get to zoom around in, and the relationships and connections I get to build."

Angela Smith

Technician

About the opportunity:

Are you an experienced irrigation technician seeking your next opportunity? Rural Funds Management has a full-time opportunity for an experienced irrigation operator to join our irrigation team as a Technician / Leading Hand. As the leading hand, you will work alongside and supervise other team members and enjoy working outdoors, in a friendly and safety conscious team.  

Situated in the Fitzroy Region, near Gogango, Rural Funds Management is operating multiple macadamia orchards in various stages of development. There are presently approx. 600 hectares of macadamias planted with a further 1900 hectares of development planned. Water for the developments comes from multiple pump sites on the Fitzroy River above and below the newly completed Rookwood weir. This water is stored in multiple on orchard storages and then pressurised and supplied to the trees via micro sprinkler installations.

Employees can also enjoy complimentary company bus service from designated pick-up locations between Rockhampton and the farm.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Irrigation Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with the Irrigation Manager to implement irrigation programs to maximise growth, yield and tree/crop quality
• Delivering water requirements to all trees
• Maintaining irrigation infrastructure including pumps, filtration systems, motors, automation and delivery systems
• Monitoring water usage via monitoring systems and visual observations
• Maintaining records/forms for water delivery, irrigation maintenance, payroll and cost allocation timesheets and safety
• Contributing to the development and improvement of irrigation systems and safety processes
• Supervising small teams, including employees, contractors and labour hire personnel
• Contributing to a positive and productive working environment

• A positive, can-do attitude is essential
• You will be flexible, reliable, and available to work hours which may vary to meet operational demands (with potential for Saturday work and paid overtime)
• You will hold at a minimum a C class drivers’ licence (essential)
• You will have experience working on a farming operation with irrigation and tree crop experience
• Experience with automated filtration systems and pumps
• Experience in automation software and hardware
• You will have experience managing small teams of employees, contractors and labour hire personnel
• You will be willing to undertake training at our cost to obtain relevant qualifications

• An above award base rate plus overtime and penalty rates
• Optional transport available to/from work on a company bus service from designated pick-up locations between Rockhampton and the farms (subject to availability of seats)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Salary continuance insurance, life insurance, and annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the requirements mentioned above and your resume via our website.

At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The overall scope of the position is to carry out service and repairs to customer and company owned Elevating Work Platform machines, telehandlers and lighting towers in the workshop and in the field when requested, based at our Hallam branch in VIC.

Below are essential duties & responsibilities which are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluating performance of equipment
• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications
• Installing, testing, repairing and modifying electronic and hydraulic equipment
• Conducting pre delivery inspections and assessing machines to ensure they are in good working order
• Conduct repairs and maintenance of customer and JLG owned elevating work platforms and telehandlers
• Abide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
• Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by Australian Standards and also by customer and/or site requirements
• Conduct three monthly and annual inspections of machines in accordance with JLG and Australian industry standards
• General ad-hoc duties as required

To be successful, you need to have:

• Previous experience in a similar role – experience with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical advantageous
• Trade qualification in elevating work platform technology, heavy vehicle, diesel, automotive, auto electrical or related field
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal
• Proficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy including the ability to write job notes, read safety information, machine manuals and understand basic numeracy such as time, parts numbers and quantities
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Working at heights license

As part of this role, you will have some physical requirements which are:

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Climbing in and out of baskets and machines
• Operation of access equipment including working at heights
• Lifting, carrying parts
• Twisting, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling
• Use of computer, hand tools and lots of manual handling is involved.