Tractor and Truck Drivers Needed at Roger Smith Contracting

Roger Smith Contracting, a small family-run agricultural business based in Ashburton, Canterbury, is currently hiring Tractor and Truck Drivers for the upcoming 2025–2026 season, which runs from August 2025 to April 2026.

Summary

• Company: Roger Smith Contracting
  
• Location: Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
  
• Job Type: Full-time / Casual
  
• Duration: Seasonal (August 2025 – April 2026), potential for permanent role
  
• Salary: Competitive – based on experience (not publicly listed)

Job Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating agricultural machinery (e.g., cultivators, drills, balers, and combines)
  
• Good knowledge of the Canterbury area
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make decisions on the go
  
• Must be honest, reliable, self-motivated, and demonstrate a high standard of work
  
• Must have held a clean whole Class 1 driver’s licence for more than 2 years
  
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, if requested
  
• Holding a Class 5 licence and W, T, R endorsements is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

The roles involve operating various agricultural machinery and include:

• Operating cultivation and drilling equipment
  
• Combine harvester operation during peak season.
  
• Baler operation
  
• Part-time truck driving duties (with the possibility of full-time for the right applicant)

Successful candidates will be responsible for keeping equipment clean, road legal, and in excellent condition, while maintaining strong client relationships and upholding the company’s commitment to quality service.

Benefits

• Work in a supportive, family-run environment
  
• Opportunity to gain varied experience with different types of machinery
  
• Flexibility in employment type – both full-time and casual roles available
  
• Potential for full-time, permanent employment based on performance
  (Note: No mention of additional benefits such as insurance in the listing)

Application Deadline

No fixed deadline, early applications are encouraged as positions are expected to fill quickly.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can email your CV to: Bailey8130@icloud.com