Sprayer Operator

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:

• permanent contract
• starting rate per hour of 10.20 Euro
• min. hours of 40-45 per week
• help with arranging accommodation in Dublin