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Farm Asset & Maintenance Labourer
Fraser Family Limited Partership
We are looking to fill a newly established role in our family business where we have a range of farming and tourism interests across deer, dairy, young stock finishing, and trophy hunting. Reporting directly to management, this will be a varied role across the farms where you will be responsible for the establishment and upkeep of farm assets. The appearance of our properties, including all the buildings and facilities is a high priority and this role is designed for the continual improvement of standards. We are looking for someone with a very high standard of work and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Farm building maintenance including houses, sheds, working facilities etc.
Maintenance includes road-side mowing, spraying and general activities.
Support tractor team as required during busy times of the year.
An awareness of farm and equipment hazards, ensuring notification and management of any such hazards.
Maintain all fencing to a functional standard.
Establishment and management of on farm native plantings.
Upkeep of stock water system, including leaking troughs and ensuring all paddocks have functional water supplied.
Clear communication with all teams and key stakeholders.
Key Requirements
Farming experience, ideally with a background or qualification in building, and some engineering skills would be beneficial.
Positive, forward-thinking attitude and a solution focussed mindset.
Ability to strictly adhere to H&S and quality processes and complete relevant documentation as required.
Willingness to work hard and be interested in involvement in a variety of general farm activities.
Ability to minimise and remove risk.
Dependable, willing to work and enthusiastic.