Orchard Worker (Pruning and Thinning) – Immediate Start

Outdoor work with your hands on a deciduous fruit orchard near Centurion; no experience needed for most posts. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Centurion; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs

• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Valid ID or work permit

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Living on or near the farm

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.