Livestock Farm Hand (Machinery Operator)Opportunity to join family corporate enterprise 'Lake Preston Beef' a vertically integrated cattle company with breeding properties, backgrounding & feedlot operations and a boxed beef marketing arm.LPB are seeking a skilled and committed team member to join our wagyu & angus breeding farms in the Esperance region near Munglinup. The farms are managed as one operation, with integrated laneway systems and approx. 6000 breeding units.The farms host a number of backgrounding facilities for our retained heifer programs, with all male offspring being transferred to both the on-farm feedlot and external feedlots for entry into a long-fed program. We value an efficient low-cost production model, with investment into good animal welfare outcomes through technology, infrastructure, and pasture improvements.Location: The farms are approx. 45min from the picturesque south coast town of Esperance, on the South Coast Highway.The Position: This role is suitable for a person who has the skills, knowledge, and willingness to work in all areas of our farming business.Key Activities:Machinery operating - driving feeding wagon, mixing grain, feeding hay.Water runs - ensuring water systems are working effectively, servicing pumps and motors, installing new water pumps.General farm maintenance and upkeep, water checks, tractor work, and paddock rotations.Maintaining farm infrastructure including fencing, yard improvement, water systems, and land care.Monitoring and control of weeds (including spraying).The Right Person:Hold a current Australian driver's license.Have good time management skills that demonstrate efficiency.Be reliable, honest, motivated, positive, trustworthy, and a team player.Must be able to self-start and work independently.Take pride in their work and enjoy working in agriculture.Having Chem-Cert, LPA, NLIS, and/or First Aid training is an advantage but not essential (on-the-job training can be provided).Have the ability to work with large mobs of cattle in a low-stress environment.Remuneration:Remuneration will be based on experience and skills.Salary package - which includes on-farm accommodation, amenities (power/water), and a work vehicle.40-hour work week with a level of flexibility expected; an alternative weekend roster is agreed upon between staff on the property.For a confidential chat regarding this position, please call Geoff at 0429 952 290.
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