100% Sprinkler Irrigation Technician (M/F)

Stoll Frères SA is a leading player in the marketing of high-quality fruits and vegetables in Switzerland. Our commitment to excellence and innovation enables us to meet the expectations of a demanding clientele and to play an essential role in the Swiss agricultural sector.

To complete our Open Field team, we are recruiting a

In this role, you play a key part in managing and monitoring irrigation systems. You ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and contribute to agricultural tasks.

Your mission

In this role fully dedicated to irrigation, you ensure the installation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of the sprinkler irrigation systems on our farm.

You ensure a reliable, regular and appropriate water supply adapted to the needs of the crops, taking into account production priorities and weather conditions.

The position notably includes installing equipment, maintenance, fault diagnosis as well as carrying out necessary repairs and adjustments.

Your main responsibilities

• Install, move, connect and commission sprinkler irrigation systems;
• Set up pipes, fittings, sprinklers, cannons, pumps and other necessary equipment;
• Check the proper functioning of installations during irrigation cycles;
• Adapt installations and settings according to plots, crops and climatic conditions;
• Ensure an even and efficient distribution of water;
• Quickly identify leaks, pressure losses, breakdowns or other technical anomalies;
• Carry out simple repairs, adjustments and routine maintenance operations;
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of irrigation equipment;
• Use vehicles and agricultural machinery necessary for transporting and setting up equipment;
• Ensure compliance with safety instructions and proper use of equipment;
• Communicate useful information regarding the condition of installations and progress of work;
• Propose improvements to optimise irrigation systems and water use;
• Provide technical support to other colleagues involved in irrigation work when necessary.

Your profile

• You must have prior professional experience in the use of agricultural sprinkler irrigation systems;
• You master routine operations of installation, moving, connection and commissioning of irrigation equipment;
• You have good practical knowledge of pipes, fittings, sprinklers, cannons, pumps and hydraulic systems;
• You are able to identify anomalies and carry out simple repairs or adjustments;
• Training or experience in agriculture, hydraulics, mechanics or technical equipment maintenance is an asset;
• You have experience operating light agricultural machinery;
• You hold a valid driving licence in Switzerland;
• You have sufficient knowledge of French to understand instructions and communicate with teams.

The existing specifications notably highlight knowledge of irrigation systems, mastery of their installation and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to work on hydraulic, electrical and motorised equipment.

Your qualities

• Autonomy and sense of responsibility;
• Rigour in monitoring installations;
• Good practical sense and ease with manual work;
• Ability to observe and react to technical problems;
• Energy and enthusiasm for outdoor work;
• Team spirit and good communication;
• Flexibility regarding weather conditions and crop needs;
• Availability for varying hours during periods requiring intensive irrigation.

We offer you

• A stable and specialised position, entirely dedicated to irrigation;
• A varied and responsible field activity;
• Modern equipment and recent vehicles;
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment;
• Five weeks’ holiday;
• A thirteenth month’s salary;
• Fresh vegetables available twice a week.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application file including your CV, work certificates and any diplomas.

Placement agencies are kindly requested to refrain from applying.

The announcement is written in the masculine form for ease of reading. The position is open to all persons matching the required profile, regardless of gender.