Apprentice Farm Worker

☞ Mooregate Farm

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Hailsham South East

Category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishery

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Job type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £10,982 a year

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We are looking for a hard-working and dilligent individuals to join our team as a General Farm Worker apprentice. You would join a dedicated team who work closely together to ensure all responsabilities on the farm are completed quickly and to a good standard.

This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who wish to make a start in a growing, in-demand market.

About us:

We are a budding farm with a passion for growing the best quality crops to supply retailers both locally and across the country. We have a passion for everything we grow and for the animals we care for and raise.

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will undertake general farm duties which include:

  • animal handling
  • maintanence and cleanliness of machinery
  • crop maintanence

What qualifications will the apprentice recieve?

The apprentice will recieve a Level 2 General Farm Worker apprenticeship qualification, which will include:

  • Undertake “safe and effective” activities as instructed and actively record daily activity. For example, cleaning machinery, monitoring and recording livestock (livestock checks)
  • Operate within strict bio-security practices. For example, implementing visitor policy
  • Maintain a satisfactory environment for the animals such as ensuring clean bedding, water and shelter
  • Maintain a satisfactory environment for the animals such as ensuring clean bedding, water and shelter
  • Operate agricultural vehicles relevant to the business safely, legally and in line with current legislation
  • Recognise environmental risk and carry out operations to minimise environmental impact, such as avoiding pollution of soil, air and water courses. Check and maintain field boundaries
  • Prepare and maintain crop/forage storage as instructed. Including monitoring pests and vermin in crop or bulk bins and temperature monitoring
  • Monitor and maintain farm infrastructure, machinery and non-production areas as instructed. For example, checking oil in farm machinery, maintaining fences, general building maintenance
  • Implement effective storage and disposal of waste in accordance with regulation; such as chemicals, sharps, organic and non-organic waste

Training at Plumpton College will be one day per week during term time.

Requirements

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications required

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £10,982.40 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hailsham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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