Join PGG Wrightson as a Casual/Vacation Saleyard Hand in Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

 Job Title: Casual/Vacation Saleyard Hand
Company: PGG Wrightson
Location: Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay
Job Type: Casual/Vacation

About Us:

PGG Wrightson is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions to the agricultural and horticultural sectors in New Zealand. We are committed to helping our customers achieve their goals by providing quality products and exceptional service. As a Casual/Vacation Saleyard Hand, you will play a vital role in our operations by ensuring the smooth functioning of our saleyard facilities.

Job Description:

Are you looking to start your livestock career and want a foot in the door? Or perhaps you are ready to take a step back and have more work/life balance? We are looking for a reliable, casual livestock handler to join our Stortford Lodge Saleyard team. As a Casual/Vacation Saleyard Hand, you will be required to assist with unloading (and loading) and pre-drafting of stock (sheep and cattle) for weekly sales and potentially some on-farm or seasonal sales when required. As this is a casual role, hours will vary and change with seasonal peaks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the unloading and loading of livestock.
• Pre-draft stock (sheep and cattle) for weekly sales.
• Handle livestock and ensure their well-being.
• Work independently, as part of the wider team, and alongside our clients and representatives.
• Expand your duties to assist with other aspects of the auction process.
• Maintain legible handwriting and clear communication to gain more experience and duties.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with handling livestock is required.
• Ideally, have a farming or agricultural background.
• Physical fitness to handle the demands of the role.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Availability to start work on short notice is an advantage.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the agricultural industry and the necessary skills and experience, please apply through our careers portal using the following link: Apply Here.

For inquiries and further information, please contact Mark McKelvie on 027 299 1656.

Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled.

PGG Wrightson is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to explore other opportunities, please visit our careers website at careers.pggwrightson.co.nz and enter reference code 23167SK. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Casual/Vacation Saleyard Hand to our team in Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay.