Spray Operator
Persol
What the role involves
- Operating mobile spray unit
- Driving spray buggy
- Maintaining grounds
What they ask for
Full NZ driver's licence (manual transmission); previous spraying or general gardening experience; confidence with chemicals and safe handling procedures
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Programmed is looking for a reliable and motivated Weed Spray Operator to join our Sports & Mowing Team.
You'll be responsible for operating a mobile spray unit to control weeds along kerbs and channels throughout Auckland. Working alongside a teammate, you'll alternate between driving the spray buggy and operating the sprayer.
What You'll Be Doing
- Operating a mobile spray unit to control weeds
- Alternating between driving the buggy and spraying
- Carrying out manual weeding when required
- Assisting with general grounds maintenance, including weed-eating, hedge trimming and mulching
- Working safely around chemicals, the public and other team members
What We're Looking For
- Full NZ driver's licence - manual transmission essential
- Previous spraying or general gardening experience
- Confidence working with chemicals and following safe handling procedures
- Good awareness of health and safety
- Reliable, practical and happy working outdoors
- A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
A Growsafe certificate would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
What's in it for you?
- Permanent, full-time employment - 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm
- Base at Henderson or Chamberlain Park depot
- Work across the Auckland region
- Supportive team environment
- Variety of outdoor work
If you're hands-on, reliable and enjoy working outdoors, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and join the Programmed team.
Who We Are
At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all communities.
Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.
To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolnewzealand.com
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Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- It names mobile spray unit and spray buggy. Use the same words on your CV for the ones you've used, so a search finds them.
Our guides to the New Zealand CV format, cover letters and interview questions cover the rest.