Skill Level 4

The Logistics and Transport Manager is responsible for the timely movements of fresh produce to, from and within the company. It involves high level organisation to coordinate teams of drivers and growers to ensure produce is delivered to market as soon as possible.

Before crops have even been planted Production Supervisors are been busy planning for the season. This allows for different produce to be harvested year round.

As Machinery Supervisor, Tyler Townsend’s job is quite varied and sees him operate and maintain a wide range of machinery including excavators, tractors, forklifts and more. Tyler is responsible for netting, spraying, fixing roads, ground maintenance and pruning in and around the orchards.

Occupations such as Production Horticulturalists have become important occupations for horticulture businesses and are in strong and growing demand.

A section supervisor in horticulture ensures that crop treatments are carried out as per established procedures, and operators are trained to discharge their respective duties.