Farm Maintenance Operator - FNQ

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites, and invest in ongoing research and development. All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed, and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers. 

Costa's berry category is proudly at the forefront of genetic and growing innovation.  We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount. In all that we grow, we're committed to sustainable production and growing.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining farm equipment, tractors, and spraying units, and for the application of relevant sprays onto our berry crops. Previous experience preferable, however training will be provided to the successful applicant.

• Operate tractor and spray unit combination toward the safe and accurate application of sprays to our berry crops
• Operate slasher, mulching equipment, front deck mowers etc.
• Perform regular checks and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery as directed
• Accurately prepare of spray mixtures (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides) to be used in spray operations
• Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ensure all equipment is regularly washed down and cleaned according to set standards
• Maintain logs and records for spray applications and for the regular stocktake of products used
• Assist in the regular calibration of all equipment
• Work flexible shifts, night shift or day shift/ occasional weekends
• General farm maintenance work in periods when tractor operation is not required-fencing, trellis, weeding etc.

 About You

 To be successful in this role you will have:

• A current driver’s license
• Experience driving a tractor (not essential)
• Agricultural experience (not essential)
• Good communication skills
• Good record keeping
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills would be advantageous
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The enthusiasm to learn new skills
• A basic understanding of English (written and spoken)
• Basic computer/digital technology skills
• Good planning and time management to ensure set tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Punctual, reliable, and able to follow direction
• Wanting Long term ongoing work

What we offer: 

• All Costa Berries sites are classed as regional for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd year visas.
• Costa harvest trail – ability to transfer and travel between sites as the season changes! 
• Access to clean toilets, drinking water and free on-site car parking. 
• Full-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistency. 
• Celebrate Cultural Days (Occasional BBQ's and Free Drinks). 
• Paid in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement. 
• Free Access to an Employee Assistant Program.
• Opportunities for Learning, Development, and progression.
• Make new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures. Costa is a diverse organisation - we have people from all walks of life.
• Values based organisation – Costa has culture of CARE.

Check out “Costa Well Grown” at https://vimeo.com/333655457

If you are interested in joining us, please submit your application. There will be a merit-based recruitment process for all applications. 

To submit your application, you will need the following: 

· A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate along with photo ID. 

After you have submitted your application keep your eye on your emails - that is how we will contact you about the progress of your application. Once we have assessed your suitability for the role, you will be contacted for an interview if you are successful, you will be issued documents for completion online.