For our client Keelings in Dublin, Ireland we are looking for candidates for the position of Sprayer Operator.
Main responsibilities:
· Spray crops using various equipment as requested
· Be able to drive and operate various tractors and purpose built Machines
· Be prepared to sometimes start early (During peak season)
· Be prepared to sometimes work weekends (During peak season)
· Be prepared to work some evenings (During peak season)
· Be able to carry out daily maintenance of machinery
· Understand the importance of harvest intervals
· Working according to Health and Safety standards
· Correct mixing and dosing of chemicals
· Adherence to all Policies and responsibilities at all times
· Filling all paperwork needed for spraying
· Marking clearly what area has been sprayed
· Obeying to farm disposal policies (chemicals and packaging)
· Ordering and collecting product from suppliers if asked
· Arriving to work area on time to commence work. Work might be weather/ safety permitting
· Other farm jobs such as picking/husbandry work when not spraying
Person Specification/Core Competencies:
· Honest
· Fit for the nature of work
· Hardworking and efficient
· Punctual
· Reliable
· Team player
· Accurate
Education Standards & Experience:
Experience with operating equipment such as tractors and sprayers would be an advantage
Experience with pesticide application and handling would be an advantage
Existing qualification in pesticide application and handling would be an advantage
Clean EU recognized tractor driver license desirable
Must have good level
of written and spoken English
We offer: