Glasshouse Technician

**About us**

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.

We are New Zealand's largest producer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the-art, environmentally controlled glasshouses, across our four North Island sites, and are packaged for both local and export markets all-year round.

Our mindsets are**:Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care.** Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.

**About the opportunity**

We are looking for an experienced and capable Glasshouse Technician to join our Tomato Glasshouse team based in Tuakau. This is a full-time permanent role with days of work being Tuesday to Saturday 7.30am - 4pm, though flexibility is required to suite the business needs.

Key responsibilities include;
- Pest and disease control including spraying, following spray recipes to prepare the spray
- Ensuring all spraying equipment is maintained and cleaned
- Monitor the bee hives
- General upkeep of keeping the glasshouse tidy
- Undertake monthly stock takes and also manage any purchasing requirements
- Monitoring of water tank levels and pH readings
- Checking and Receipting of inwards goods
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures
- Operating a forkhoist and ensure team members are adhering to correct procedures when operating a forkhoist

This is a busy role encompassing other related duties, so a flexibility and a good attitude is what we need

**About you**

You will have a keen interest in Horticulture and assist the Grower Manager with the day to day running of the site. Being flexible to adapt to the job requirements and hours of work is key, and have a positive attitude with the eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. You could be a landscaper, farm worker or have worked in a horticulture role previously.

You will have the following attributes and skills:

- A tertiary qualification in Horticulture (preferred) or relevant experience
- Full Driver's license (essential)
- An F endorsed forkhoist license with OSH certificate (preferred)
- Competent using Word and Excel. SAP knowledge (preferred)
- Experience in handling hazardous substances
- Team leadership with the ability to relate to and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
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**_We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are - regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace._