Careers

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Senior Sales Consultant – Horticulture, Soils & Agronomy

 

Help Grow South Australia’s Leading Soil & Organics Business

Peats Group is a proudly South Australian family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in organics recycling, composting, soil production and sustainable growing solutions. We supply a diverse customer base including commercial growers, farmers, landscapers, councils, retailers and home gardeners throughout South Australia.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sales Consultant to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in agronomy, horticulture, soil management or agriculture who wants to work with quality products, build lasting customer relationships and help drive the future growth of a respected South Australian business.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and providing practical solutions to customers across a range of industries.

This role combines technical knowledge with business development and customer service, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, meeting customers and helping them achieve better results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across horticulture, agriculture, landscaping and retail sectors.
  • Provide advice and recommendations on soil health, compost, mulches, growing media and related products.
  • Work closely with customers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions.
  • Conduct regular customer visits throughout South Australia.
  • Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.
  • Represent Peats at industry events, field days and trade shows.
  • Work collaboratively with production, operations and customer service teams.

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

  • Experience in agronomy, horticulture, agriculture, soil science or a related field.
  • Previous sales or business development experience.
  • A genuine passion for soil health, plant production and sustainable agriculture.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and commercial awareness.
  • knowledge and experience using Office 365 applicationssss including butnot limited to, Outlook, Excel, Forms & Sharepoint
  • A current driver’s licence.
  • Existing industry contacts within horticulture, viticulture, landscaping or agriculture will be highly regarded.

Why Join Peats?

  • Work with one of South Australia’s most recognised soil and organics businesses.
  • Family-owned company with a strong reputation and loyal customer base.
  • Diverse customer base across horticulture, agriculture, landscaping and retail.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Competitive salary package including vehicle, phone and laptop.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact and grow your career.

If you’re passionate about helping customers succeed and have a strong understanding of soils, horticulture or agriculture, we’d love to hear from you.

Put life into your career. Put life into the soil.

To Apply – email  careers@peatssoil.com.au  Subject Sales Consultant Application 

*no job agencies please

🚛 DRIVERS WANTED – BrinkleyDepot – Afternoon Shift

📍 Based out of our Brinkley Depot
We’re on the lookout for experienced, professional drivers to join our growing team at Peats Soil.
This role is primarily local / regional B-Double work, with potential overnight runs and road train work when required.
✅ Must have:
✔️ Current MC Licence
✅ What we’re offering:
🔹 Consistent work with a well-established South Australian business
🔹 Modern, well-maintained trucks
🔹 Supportive team culture
🔹 competitive rates 💰 💵
🔹 Variety in work – local runs + occasional overnight opportunities
🔹 A company that values safe, reliable, professional operators
If you’re a driver who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a team that respects good people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply to careers@peatssoil.com.au  Subject: Driver Application – Brinkley Afternoon –  or call the office on 85565295 and leave your details and the Transport team will be in touch

No Job Agencies Please.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVERS WANTED – Afternoon Shift

 

📍 Positions Available – Willunga & Lonsdale

Peats Soil is looking for experienced, reliable drivers to join our growing transport team.

We currently have two afternoon shift positions available, with one driver based from our Willunga Depot and one based from Lonsdale.

The roles involve local and regional deliveries across South Australia, working with a modern fleet and a supportive transport team.

Must have:

  • Current HC or MC Licence
  • Minimum 2 years driving experience preferred
  • Sound understanding of NHVR fatigue and mass management requirements
  • Commitment to safety and professionalism
  • Reliable, positive attitude and strong work ethic

🚛 What we’re offering:

  • Consistent afternoon shift work
  • Modern, well-maintained fleet
  • Competitive rates and conditions
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work for a well-established South Australian family business
  • Variety of work across bulk, freight and transport operations
  • A company that values safe, reliable and professional operators

If you’re a driver who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a team that gets the job done, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply to careers@peatssoil.com.au
Subject: Driver Application – Afternoon Shift

📞 Or call the office on (08) 8556 5295 and leave your details. Our Transport Team will be in touch.

Peats Soil – Putting life into your soil since 1973. 🌱🚛

Two positions available. Immediate start for the right candidates. No job Agencies please 

 

POSITIONS BELOW AVAILABLE AT OUR BRINKLEY DEPOT 85km SE Adelaide 

 

 

Front End Loader Operator – Brinkley Depot

Location: Brinkley, SA
Job Type:  Casual with view to go Fulltime 38hr plus avaialable

 New and moden fleet of front end loaders

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a front end loader to load, transport, and handle soil, mulch, and compost products
  • Maintain and inspect equipment for safety and performance
  • Assist with general yard duties and product handling
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies
  • Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily production targets

Requirements:

  • Previous experience operating a front end loader is essential
  • Valid front end loader operator ticket or relevant qualification
  • Strong attention to detail and safety-focused approach
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Reliable, punctual, and a team player
  • Flexibility to work additional hours if required

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A friendly, supportive team environment
  • Stable full-time position with an established companny

       Apply  via seek

No Job Agencies Please.

 

 

 

Granulation Plant Operator – Brinkley Depot

About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Granulation Plant Operator to join our expanding team at Peats Soil. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our granulation plant, producing high-quality soil and organic products used across agriculture and landscaping.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor granulation plant equipment
  • Maintain consistent product quality to specification
  • Adjust plant settings to optimise output and efficiency
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic fault finding
  • Load/unload raw materials and finished product
  • Complete production and maintenance records
  • Follow all safety procedures and site protocols
  • Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping tasks

About You

  • Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills
  • Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused
  • Able to work independently and within a team
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control
  • Current High Risk Forklift Licence (essential)
  • Front-end loader or mobile plant experience (advantage)
  • Willing to work shifts and overtime when required

No Job Agencie Please – Apply here on Seek  

 

Taking expresions of Interest- DIESEL MECHANIC _ HEAVY PLANT MAINTENECE AND SERVICING

Location: Brinkley SA, Approximately 70 minutes Southeast of Adelaide

Please Apply stating your – Industry experience and qaulifications. On the job training also provided with the  opportunity to upskill

Hours and Pay rates can be discussed and negotiated for the right person.


To be considered for the above roles you must have the following:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Can-do attitude
  • Physically fit
  • Drivers Licence
  • Forklift licence preferred
  • Experience with cordinating servicicg, parts maintennece schedules.
  • Experience leading a team
  • Qualifications in Diesel mechanics or other suitable tickets & experience

 

Roles are Casual 7.6hrs per day Monday to Friday = 38hrs per week unless specified otherwise

Apply to careers@peatssoil.com.au  Subject: Deisel Mechanic

No Job Agencies Please.