Class 5 Drivers for Potato & Corn Harvest

Company Description

We're on the lookout for professional Class 5 drivers to fill a number of seasonal positions on our Potato and Corn harvest crews in Ashburton. 

• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

Job Description

Potato Truck Drivers - operating modern, well-maintained tractor units towing v-bin potato trailers between paddocks around mid-Canterbury and our factory. Predominantly dayshift positions working 5 - 6 days a week. Nightshift role potentially also available 5 nights a week.   Starting early/mid March for 10 weeks approximately.

Corn Truck Drivers - operating our modern 58 tonne HPMV truck and trailer unit transporting corn containers from paddocks around mid-Canterbury to our factory. Dayshift position on a 4 on, 4 off roster. Days off could be filled with casual driving on our potato operation as required.   Starting beginning of March for 8 weeks approximately.

There may be opportunities for further work over carrot harvest.

Qualifications

For this role, you’ll need:

• A full Class 5 license
• To have experience hooking and unhooking semi-trailers and pull trailers
• To be punctual, reliable and responsible
• To be tidy, organised and well presented
• To be able to work unsupervised and complete duties on time
• To understand the demands and variations that a seasonal role can encounter

Additional Information

With Talley’s, you get:

• Training provided
• Great working conditions with modern well serviced fleet
• Generous staff discounts and perks

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the link to submit your resume and cover letter or contact Rhys Young at [email protected] or 021 481 954 to discuss this role further.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.