Job Description

Looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected commercial plant nursery?

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Our client is a well-established and respected commercial plant nursery, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation and investing in its people.

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An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Plant Nursery Machinery Operator to join their production team.

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This is not your typical machine operator role. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience operating specialised nursery machinery and a sound understanding of commercial plant production. If you're passionate about horticulture, enjoy working with modern nursery equipment and are looking for a long-term career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Role

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As a Plant Nursery Machinery Operator, you'll be responsible for operating and setting up specialised nursery production machinery used throughout the propagation and production process.

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You'll work closely with the Production team to ensure machinery is operating efficiently, product quality is maintained and production targets are achieved.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Operating specialised plant nursery machinery safely and efficiently
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- Setting up machinery for different production requirements
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- Adjusting machine settings to optimise production
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- Performing basic fault finding and troubleshooting
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- Carrying out routine preventative maintenance checks
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- Monitoring production quality and machine performance
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- Assisting with the development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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- Completing production documentation and basic computer-based reporting
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- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work workplace
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- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you'll bring both technical knowledge and a genuine passion for horticulture.

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You'll ideally have:

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- Previous experience working within a commercial plant nursery or horticultural production environment
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- Hands-on experience operating specialised nursery production machinery
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- Experience setting up and adjusting machinery for different production runs
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- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
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- Experience carrying out routine preventative maintenance
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- Good computer skills
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- A strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety
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- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
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Qualifications

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The following will be highly regarded:

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- Certificate III in Production Horticulture
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- Certificate III in Horticulture
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- Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
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- Or relevant industry experience operating specialised nursery production machinery
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We're Looking for Someone Who...

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Our client believes the right attitude is just as important as technical ability.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate:

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- A genuine passion for horticulture
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- Patience and professionalism
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- Respect and empathy towards others
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- A positive, team-focused attitude
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- Reliability and accountability
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- A willingness to learn, contribute and build a long-term career
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What's on Offer

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- Full-time permanent position
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- Stable long-term employment
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- Supportive and inclusive team culture
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- Ongoing training and career development
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- Modern nursery production environment
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- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement
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- A workplace that values safety, teamwork and respect
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📌 Nursery Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Chandler Recruitment
📍 Victoria