Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support

Description

Summary: Join as an Aircraft Loader Driver, supporting aerial fertiliser application in a dynamic, outdoor role that involves operating heavy machinery and ensuring operational efficiency. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to work in aviation and agriculture with heavy machinery. 2. Dynamic outdoor role with varied hours and weekend work. 3. Training provided for licenses if you have a positive, can-do attitude. **If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?** **To enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand ™** **Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa** **** **About the Company:** Aerowork delivers precision aerial fertiliser application to support New Zealand’s hill-country farmers. With a nationwide fleet of 13 GPS-equipped aircraft, 35+ loader trucks, and a full in-house engineering team designing and maintaining specialised aircraft components, we operate one of the most capable aerial spreading networks in the country. As a 100% Ravensdown-owned subsidiary, Aerowork plays an essential role in helping rural communities grow stronger, safer, and more productive. **About the role** We have an exciting opportunity for a **part time,** **four month fixed term Aircraft Loader Driver (officially titled, Agri Fixed Wing Ground Support)** to join the team at Ravensdown Aerowork and support the local team through their peak period of work. This role offers a **minimum of 10 hours per week**, with the potential for additional hours as workloads increase. Based in **Stratford** and supporting the wider surrounding area, you’ll play a key part in loading and refuelling our fixed‑wing aircraft safely and efficiently. You’ll also help move loader vehicles between sites and carry out general mobile plant maintenance to keep everything running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who brings flexibility and enjoys a role where no two days are the same. Hours vary, are weather‑dependent, and will include weekend work. If you’re passionate about aviation and/or agriculture, enjoy operating heavy machinery, and thrive working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you. **About You** To be successful in this role you will have: - Ideally previous Loader Driver or Truck Driving experience - Experience handling heavy machinery - Flexibility and availability to respond to business requirements and weather conditions - A commitment to safety and quality - Great communication skills If you have a class 2 or 4 license and DG endorsement that's an advantage, but if not, we can provide the training to get you there as long as you have a positive, can-do attitude. **How to Apply** Please click on the 'Apply' to send your CV and cover letter, or email careers@ravensdown.co.nz with any questions. *Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.*