YORICK, 29, MALE, REUNION ISLAND (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER (4 YEARS EXP) IN FREIGHT TRANSPORT, GREW UP WORKING ON LARGE HORTICULTURE FARM IN MADAGASCAR,
VANILLA PRODUCTION AND FACTORY & MAIL SORTING EXP,
MANUAL DRIVERS LICENCE, KEEN FOR TRUCK AND LARGE MACHINERY OPERATION ROLE
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6 MONTHS (OR MORE - FLEXIBLE)
AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 01/06/2026
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER (4 YEARS EXP) IN FREIGHT TRANSPORT, GREW UP WORKING ON LARGE HORTICULTURE FARM IN MADAGASCAR,
VANILLA PRODUCTION AND FACTORY & MAIL SORTING EXP,
MANUAL DRIVERS LICENCE, KEEN FOR TRUCK AND LARGE MACHINERY OPERATION ROLE
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6 MONTHS (OR MORE - FLEXIBLE)
AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 01/06/2026
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Summary
Yorick is 29 from Reunion Island (and grew up in Madagascar)
He grew up on his family’s large organic farm in Madagascar, where they produced organic vanilla, cacao, coffee, cloves, and exotic fruits. Working on the farm from a young age helped him develop strong practical skills and an interest in machinery, transport, and production work.
More recently he's gained experience in factory production, food processing, logistics, and refrigerated truck driving roles in France and New Zealand. His work has included operating machinery, quality control, packaging, and refrigerated deliveries, while working safely and efficiently.
He enjoys hands-on work and is especially interested in operating large machinery and trucks.
He is currently in Australia with long-term plans to build a career in transport, agriculture, or machinery operations.
Education
2018 – (3 months) Professional Truck Driver Training – Freight Transport (France)
2013 (3 years) – Vocational Diploma in Business Administration (France)
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Previously spent time travelling in Australia and loved the culture and people so much that he wants to potentially live and work here longer term. He is particularly keen to work with heavy machinery and trucks.
Employment History / Detail
September 2023 to Present
Agulhas Trading , Madagascar, Global Vanilla producers and exporters
Plant the vanilla and tend to the plants daily.
Harvest once a year, during the season.
Follow the vanilla processing instructions, monitoring the cooking time.
Dry the vanilla in the sun and then in the shade.
Sort the vanilla by quality and size.
Store the vanilla in wooden crates or use a vacuum sealer.
Production & Factory Worker — BAKEWORKS
New Zealand | May 2023 – August 2023
• Operated production line machinery safely and efficiently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Prepared ingredients and bread dough daily
• Operated ovens and monitored baking processes
• Managed production line operations to meet production targets and deadlines
• Conducted quality control checks on products
• Packaged and labeled products
• Maintained strict hygiene and food safety standards
• Worked rotating shifts, including early mornings and weekends
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations
Truck Driver (refrigerated truck) — BRETAGNE VIANDE - France | May 2019 (1.5 years)
• Delivered goods to farms, factories, and retail locations on schedule
• Operated refrigerated trucks for temperature-sensitive deliveries
• Loaded and unloaded heavy and bulky cargo
• Followed strict Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Maintained accurate delivery logs and transport records
• Communicated effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and clients
• Reported vehicle issues and incidents promptly
• Adapted to long-distance and rural driving conditions
• Worked independently
Production & Factory Worker — DOUX / GUYADER / TRAOU MAD BISCUITERIE France | Nov 2017 – Feb 2019
• Operated production line machinery safely
• Monitored production processes to meet daily targets
• Quality control checks and inspected products for defects
• Packaged and labeled goods
• Maintained a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment
• Followed Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Performed repetitive tasks accurately in fast-paced environments
• Worked rotating shifts, including early mornings
Mail Sorter – LA POSTE (France) October 2017
• Sorted incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Prepared mail for delivery routes
• Checked addresses and ensured correct labeling
• Worked in a fast-paced environment
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
From a young age he grew up and worked (4 years) on his family's large (750 hectares) organic horticulture farm in Madagascar, where they produce organic vanilla, cacao, coffee, cloves, and exotic fruits. Working on the farm from a young age helped him develop strong practical skills and an interest in machinery, transport, and production work. He learnt all the processes for cultivation of the different plants they grew.
Practical skills / trade skills
Lots of practical farm skills related to his family farm in Madagascar - specifically building wooden structures for their crops/plants. Mostly with the use of simple hand tools. Also simple gardening skills.
Hospitality, customer service, office :
Worked in a large bakery in NZ. (refer to employment history)
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Has held his truck drivers licence for 8 years. (drove approx 3-4 years within this time)
Has been driving standard vehicles for 10 years (mostly manual driving)
Is a confident motorbike riders - owned bikes 350 cc & 450cc. Has also driven quad bikes on his family farm.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Baking bread for a large NZ bakery.
Comfortable cooking for himself and others,
Has cared for the children within his family, nieces and nephews.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
Motorbikes, martial arts (jujitsu competitions), soccer, travelling, time with family and friends and listening to music
Personal / Social
Very good English, friendly and good humour, calm and easy going. Loves learning new things. Considers himself to have strong teamwork, time management, problem-solving skills, safety-focused, strong work ethic and punctual.
Physical / Fitness,
Moderately fit and active for physical tasks,
Medical / Diet
No medical issues, Allergy to goat and sheep meat
Yorick is 29 from Reunion Island (and grew up in Madagascar)
He grew up on his family’s large organic farm in Madagascar, where they produced organic vanilla, cacao, coffee, cloves, and exotic fruits. Working on the farm from a young age helped him develop strong practical skills and an interest in machinery, transport, and production work.
More recently he's gained experience in factory production, food processing, logistics, and refrigerated truck driving roles in France and New Zealand. His work has included operating machinery, quality control, packaging, and refrigerated deliveries, while working safely and efficiently.
He enjoys hands-on work and is especially interested in operating large machinery and trucks.
He is currently in Australia with long-term plans to build a career in transport, agriculture, or machinery operations.
Education
2018 – (3 months) Professional Truck Driver Training – Freight Transport (France)
2013 (3 years) – Vocational Diploma in Business Administration (France)
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Previously spent time travelling in Australia and loved the culture and people so much that he wants to potentially live and work here longer term. He is particularly keen to work with heavy machinery and trucks.
Employment History / Detail
September 2023 to Present
Agulhas Trading , Madagascar, Global Vanilla producers and exporters
Plant the vanilla and tend to the plants daily.
Harvest once a year, during the season.
Follow the vanilla processing instructions, monitoring the cooking time.
Dry the vanilla in the sun and then in the shade.
Sort the vanilla by quality and size.
Store the vanilla in wooden crates or use a vacuum sealer.
Production & Factory Worker — BAKEWORKS
New Zealand | May 2023 – August 2023
• Operated production line machinery safely and efficiently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Prepared ingredients and bread dough daily
• Operated ovens and monitored baking processes
• Managed production line operations to meet production targets and deadlines
• Conducted quality control checks on products
• Packaged and labeled products
• Maintained strict hygiene and food safety standards
• Worked rotating shifts, including early mornings and weekends
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations
Truck Driver (refrigerated truck) — BRETAGNE VIANDE - France | May 2019 (1.5 years)
• Delivered goods to farms, factories, and retail locations on schedule
• Operated refrigerated trucks for temperature-sensitive deliveries
• Loaded and unloaded heavy and bulky cargo
• Followed strict Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Maintained accurate delivery logs and transport records
• Communicated effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and clients
• Reported vehicle issues and incidents promptly
• Adapted to long-distance and rural driving conditions
• Worked independently
Production & Factory Worker — DOUX / GUYADER / TRAOU MAD BISCUITERIE France | Nov 2017 – Feb 2019
• Operated production line machinery safely
• Monitored production processes to meet daily targets
• Quality control checks and inspected products for defects
• Packaged and labeled goods
• Maintained a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment
• Followed Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Performed repetitive tasks accurately in fast-paced environments
• Worked rotating shifts, including early mornings
Mail Sorter – LA POSTE (France) October 2017
• Sorted incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Prepared mail for delivery routes
• Checked addresses and ensured correct labeling
• Worked in a fast-paced environment
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
From a young age he grew up and worked (4 years) on his family's large (750 hectares) organic horticulture farm in Madagascar, where they produce organic vanilla, cacao, coffee, cloves, and exotic fruits. Working on the farm from a young age helped him develop strong practical skills and an interest in machinery, transport, and production work. He learnt all the processes for cultivation of the different plants they grew.
Practical skills / trade skills
Lots of practical farm skills related to his family farm in Madagascar - specifically building wooden structures for their crops/plants. Mostly with the use of simple hand tools. Also simple gardening skills.
Hospitality, customer service, office :
Worked in a large bakery in NZ. (refer to employment history)
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Has held his truck drivers licence for 8 years. (drove approx 3-4 years within this time)
Has been driving standard vehicles for 10 years (mostly manual driving)
Is a confident motorbike riders - owned bikes 350 cc & 450cc. Has also driven quad bikes on his family farm.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Baking bread for a large NZ bakery.
Comfortable cooking for himself and others,
Has cared for the children within his family, nieces and nephews.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
Motorbikes, martial arts (jujitsu competitions), soccer, travelling, time with family and friends and listening to music
Personal / Social
Very good English, friendly and good humour, calm and easy going. Loves learning new things. Considers himself to have strong teamwork, time management, problem-solving skills, safety-focused, strong work ethic and punctual.
Physical / Fitness,
Moderately fit and active for physical tasks,
Medical / Diet
No medical issues, Allergy to goat and sheep meat
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Trucks & bikes - France
Vanilla / tropical agriculture - Madagascar
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