Seasonal Orchard Assistants 2024/2025

About us Suncrest Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard with 3 generations working hands-on in the business. We grow over 30 varieties of cherries and are Global GAP, SQF (HACCP) and GRASP accredited. This means we are a safe, sustainable company, practicing good agricultural practices and we comply with national employment legislation. About the role This is a great role offering a variety of duties from setting up the orchard blocks before a harvest crew enters, assigning trees to the harvest crews, weighing buckets, field quality checks, checking trees, loading trailers, clearing blocks after harvest crews have been through, assisting with irrigation and transporting fruit to and from the packhouse. The Seasonal Orchard Assistant position will start in early December with the final team members joining late December. Work goes through until the completion of the cherry export season which is generally late January/early February. We offer: A minimum of 32 hours per week. Fixed term agreements. A range of accommodation on the orchard. We pay an End of Season Bonus. Great team environment. What do you need to join us Excellent communication skills Excellent attention to detail Good level of fitness Experience with quad bikes, 4 WD or motorbike; experience with backing trailers and staff supervision would be an advantage Enjoys working outside Enjoys being part of a team Self-motivated Positive can-do attitude; reliable and punctual If you like the sound of this role and would like to join a great team, please submit your application by clicking the "Apply now". #J-18808-Ljbffr