Our Client HUSSEY & CO PTY LTD ABN - 359 1306 0246 – Located in Somerville, VIC is seeking a Production Horticulturist Full-time position for between $70,000 - $75,000 a year.
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulturist
Duties will include:
· Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
· Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
· Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
· Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
· Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
· Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
· Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
· Operate various tractors and implements
· Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
· Operate pressurised irrigation systems
· Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
· Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
· Fumigate soil
· Manage, install drainage systems
· Monitor and manage nursery plants
· Operate spreading and seeding equipment
It is essential you possess the following:
· Hands on and show of commitment
· Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
· Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
· Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulturist
Duties will include:
· Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
· Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
· Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
· Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
· Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
· Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
· Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
· Operate various tractors and implements
· Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
· Operate pressurised irrigation systems
· Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
· Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
· Fumigate soil
· Manage, install drainage systems
· Monitor and manage nursery plants
· Operate spreading and seeding equipment
It is essential you possess the following:
· Hands on and show of commitment
· Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
· Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
· Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
