Employment
We
employ 70 fulltime staff with an influx of 240 staff during our
busy pre-lamb season.
Employment opportunities are
varied depending on your skill. Our sheep range from x bred lambs
to merino wethers so as you can see depending on your ability and
the time of the year as to how much use we are to you or you are
to us.
We
are keen to take on less experienced staff, on job training is always
happening because of our size factor we can fit most people as long
as you have the right attitude and are willing to learn. There will
be a place for you.
As part of the NZ Shearing Contractors
Assn we base our payment system on an agreed recommended rate of
pay. This is discussed individually for shed hands depending on
your skill and experience.
We have some very experienced staff that are keen to share their
knowledge.
Peak Periods:
Pre-Lamb shearing: July - October
Summer Shearing and Crutching: January- April
Health and Safety
Peter Lyon Shearing are committed to providing a safe and harm free
workplace both at our quarters and also working together with out
farmer clients to minimize the risks in our workplaces. This is
achieved by policies and training procedures within our business.
We review our health and safety
regularly to comply with regulations set by department of labour.
All employees have access and are encouraged to train within our
business using outside approved courses. E.g. First aid courses,
shear safe, Tectra.
