Coulton Farming
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Description
Does working for a few weeks (Early September to Late November) each year on a family farm in the Northern NSW harvest interest you?
We are looking for a retired couple to develop a working relationship with to assist us with harvest this year, and potentially yearly thereafter if you enjoy your time working with us! You might be able to tie it in with a trip and earn some traveling money along the way!
We are a family farm looking for someone with an MC licence to drive late model b doubles and road trains at harvest time. A lot of the loads will be loading out of the paddock and delivering within a 80km radius to grain corp receival sites or to local feedlots. Although the trucks are air conditioned and equipped with bunks you will be home every night and we normally harvest from around 8:00am until 9-10:00pm if the weather allows. Wage can be negotiated upon application but we are happy to pay good money for the right person/couple or provide a flexible package. Lunch box for the day and dinner every night can be organised!
There is a cottage available for accommodation or alternatively if you would feel more comfortable in your own caravan you are more than welcome to plug in.
Some characteristics that would be desirable include –
• MC or HC Truck licence
• Some sort of previous mechanical knowledge or experience would be handy
• Ability to work long days when required
• Must be of clean habits and healthy
• Good communication skills (lots of talking on two-way radios)
• Must enjoy a laugh and enjoy working as part of a small team
If this sounds of interest at all to you, or you think you might know someone that this would suit please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Longer term work is also available if you would like.
Please contact myself (Will) via direct message, or phone on 0427763100