Casual Loader Driver Hawkes Bay

Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Hastings
2 months ago
Applications closed

CASUAL AIRCRAFT LOADER DRIVER - Hawkes Bay

WHY SUPER AIR?

In joining us, you’ll benefit from the experience and expertise of some pretty clever individuals and the backing of a stable and reliable employer who invests heavily in the learning and development of it’s people. You’ll also benefit from:

• Development opportunities with fantastic career pathways

• Fantastic role for new starters or building on existing knowledge

• Access to free support services including EAP

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a casual Super Air Loader Driver, you'll be working alongside our pilots - seeing the best of your region from the seat of a loader truck and at times in an aircraft moving between jobs. If you like the outdoors and variety in terms of where you work then this is for you.


Key responsibilities 
• Loading aircraft with fertiliser, lime or other products
• Relocation and daily maintenance of loaders
• Refuelling of trucks and aircraft

Flexibility is a must due to weather and seasonal demands and you must be willing to start in the early hours of the morning. In return you will be paid a retainer plus additional hourly rates and be given the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment and highly competitive industry.

ABOUT YOU


Along with your positive and reliable attitude, here are a few essentials that we are looking for:

An Approved Handlers Certificate and Dangerous Goods license will be beneficial Be physically fit and injury free Strong mechanical or technical aptitude. Be able to troubleshoot issues, be proactive and ensure continuous operation

ABOUT US

Super Air are the leaders in agricultural aviation, specialising in the fixed-wing aerial application of solid fertiliser, lime, and spray work. We aren’t just accurate – we are pin-point accurate! Our modern fleet of aircrafts, use state-of-the-art automated aerial application and GPS technology to plan and place fertiliser precisely.


And our superior technology doesn’t just stop with our farmers and growers – Super Air’s technology allows us to fight fires and assist Maritime NZ with oil dispersion.

Sounds like you? Come and join Super Air – Apply today!

Applications close 20th February 2025.

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