Downer Group Hiring for Pest Control Field Operator Job at Cromwell Full Time

Work type: Full Time – Permanent

Categories: Trades, Maintenance

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand’s infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

As a division of Downer – Excell Biosecurity is an industry leader in the implementation and operation of wildlife management programmes.

Our vision is to maintain a sustainable pest control industry through employing the right people, providing them the right resources and supporting them with ongoing training and development.

We have a great opportunity to combine your love of the outdoors and being paid, by joining our Excell Biosecurity team as a Pest Control Field Operator, based in the lakeside town of Cromwell.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for animal pest control operations in the Otago and South Canterbury regions, ensuring we deliver on our contract requirements.

The Benefits:
An outstanding team culture working in the great New Zealand outdoors

Extensive training and development opportunities to help enhance your skills and advance your career

A varied role with a supportive team environment

All tools of trade including your uniform, safety gear and tech

Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts across insurance providers, retail and trade suppliers!

The Role:
At times you’ll be working as a part of a small team or on your own completing trapping, baiting, surveying and monitoring of pest animals, including possums, pigs and ferrets, so being a self-motivated and energetic person is essential.

As you will be spending long periods in the field, you’ll need a focus on safety and risk management. You’ll couple this with the ability to use GPS and handheld recording devices and be able to maintain accurate records.

About you:
It is essential to have an understanding of animal behaviours through leisure activities or work in a rural environment.

You’ll bring along with you:
A passion and knowledge of the outdoors

Class 1 Full New Zealand driver’s licence

Experience operating a 4 Wheel Drive and/or Light Utility Vehicle (preferred)

First aid certificate (beneficial)

A strong focus on health and safety i.e. keeping you and your work mates safe and modelling our “Stand in the Gap” principle.

This is a great time to join the Excell team and take the next step in your career with an organisation committed to the lifelong development of our people. , by visiting www.downercareers.co.nz and entering 587012 into the keyword search.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don’t delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Advertised: 09 Jan 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Feb 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time