Job Overview
This role is with a family business based 50km NE of Esperance. The farming business is looking for 2x header drivers and 1x chaser bin driver for the upcoming harvest.
The owners are committed to creating a work culture that is balanced, enjoyable and supports safe work practices. They provide an excellent learning environment with a qualified welder and qualified agronomist as part of their team for workshop operations and agronomy training.
The Farm
The business is managed over two farming locations – with the first based in Esperance (a bit over half of the program is here) and the rest is in West River near to Ravensthorpe.
The farm is 4500 ha and grows mainly wheat and canola. The owners focus on growing crops in a controlled traffic system to their highest potential, paying particular attention to timeliness, weed control and soil health.
Details of interest
Harvest usually starts mid October.
The harvest machinery fleet includes;
1 x Claas Lexion 8800 + 16m Midwest Front
1 x Claas Lexion 780TT + Vario Front
60t coolamon Chaser Bin
Nyrex Maximus 220t Mother Bin
Oztec 40t/hr Grain Dryer
Freightliner Argosy Road Train
The farm manages a team of six in the paddock at harvest. 2 x header operators, 1 x chaser bin operator, 1 x grain dryer operator, 1 x truck driver and the owner on the ground.
Skills you need
- A driver’s license is essential.
- Previous grain harvest applicants only. Previous experience is essential.
- Mechanical experience would be desirable.
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Able to work alone or in a team environment.
- Effective communication.
- Farm Experience preferred.
What are your Rewards?
Pay rate will depend on experience and increases based on experience level.
During harvest, casual and permanent employees get a day off every 7-10 days. Permanent employees in West River work a roster system 6 days on, 2 days off during seeding and harvest to enable them to travel back home to Esperance.
We provide good housing and do regular improvement and maintenance both in Esperance (three-bedroom house with one other employee) and West River (renovated staff quarters).
What can life after work look like
Based in the Esperance region, this is an opportunity to move to the area and enjoy the beautiful beaches and surrounds.
The closest community provides primary school, a community sports centre and a tavern.
In summary:
Location: Esperance, Western Australia.
Start Date: Harvest – late October.
Job: Machinery Operator.
Wages: Dependent on existing skills and experience.
Hours: Full-time casual role.
Accommodation: Available on farm.
Driver’s license: Essential.
Fluent English: Essential.
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