Agriculture Apprentice

☞ Martin Hambly

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Liskeard South West

Category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishery

Industry:

Job type: Apprenticeship

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M J C Hambly are offering an exciting opportunity to work across two farm sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to develop many new skills within the dairy and beef industry.


Closing date: 31 Oct 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £172.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).


  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2022

  • Date posted

    2 days ago

  • Distance

    200.8 miles

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001769679

  • Positions

    1 available

This is a great opportunity to obtain a wide range of skills in a supportive learning environment, with committed and experienced farm workers.

The employer is extremely supportive and will provide the right candidate with a fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of animal husbandry and farm work.

Day to day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Feeding and bedding all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare
  • Calf rearing
  • Assisting with robotic milking
  • Some stock related tractor work

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in farming
  • Willingness to learn
  • Communication skills
  • Organised

Personal qualities

  • Able to use own intiative
  • Pro-active
  • Diligent
  • Punctual
  • Physical strength
  • Organised
  • Sense of humour

Desired qualifications

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in maths and English.

Future prospects

There may be the opportunity for a full-time position for the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Due to the rural location and limited public transport links, a driving license and own car is preferred. Alternatively, reliable transport arrangements will be required.

About the employer

Trenant Farm is a beef and dairy farm. Ley Farm is predominantly dairy and young calves. The successful apprentice will be working across both farm sites situated a few miles apart from each other.

A new 20 x 40 rapid exit milking parlour has been built. This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to be involved with and develop many new skills within the industry.

Employer

Martin Hambly

Address

Trenant Farm

Liskeard

PL14 3RF

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Duchy College

Contact

Chelsea Cooke 01209 616452

You will be working towards a Level 2 Stockperson Apprenticeship Standard.

You will recieve on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

You will be required to attend Duchy College Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Apprenticeship standard

Stockperson (beef, pigs, sheep, dairy)

Level 2 (GCSE)

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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