Vintage Vineyard Operators

Vineyard Operators are responsible for performing safe vineyard operations including tractor and tote bin driving, observing and mechanical harvesting activities. Applicants should enjoy working outdoors and be available to work at our Paringa/Kangara or Kingston On Murray/Pyap sites.

Typical duties of this role include:

Mechanical harvesting and tractor operations, including tote bin driving.
Observation of harvesting activities.
Meeting our company Zero Loss guidelines.
Maintaining equipment to a high standard.
Other general responsibilities as required.
Requirements of the role:

Be available to work immediately
Experience driving vineyard equipment including harvesters, tractors (or similar).
Willing to undertake shift work, overtime and weekend work.
Ability to keep accurate records and demonstrate excellent time management.
Effective problem-solving skills and initiative.
Ability to follow safe work procedures and contribute to as required.
Positive and can-do attitude.

Benefits:
Casual rate
Great team working environment.
Opportunity to return each season.
Working Holiday Makers and Accommodation details:

Please note that this position does count towards the specified subclass 417 work (88 farm days) for working Holiday Makers.
We do not provide accommodation and all applicants would need to be willing to relocate to the Riverland and have suitable transport to get to and from work (there is no public transport available in the area).
The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

How to Apply
If this position sounds like the right fit for you please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources on 08 8583 0500 or email [email address removed]

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.