Farm Worker
☞ James Brothers Enterprises Ltd
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Update day: 31-05-2024
Category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishery
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Does the prospect of rearing calves on a large grass-based dairy farm on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast appeal?
If so, we are offering a three-month work placement for a calf rearer at our dedicated rearing site.
You would be part of a team responsible for the day to day operations of rearing our dairy and beef calves, ensuring they have the highest standards of animal husbandry.
The position comes not just with a competitive rate of pay but with opportunities to learn new skills and gain knowledge to advance your career in agriculture; two of our previous interns are now in management positions within our business.
Key responsibilities
· Rearing livestock in accordance with Red Tractor guidelines
· Ensuring health and welfare of stock are maintained to the highest possible level
· Monitoring and reporting on feed and medicine levels
· Training calves to feed from a multi-point teat feeder
· Feeding and bedding all groups of calves
· Assisting with vaccination, disbudding and TB testing
· Monitoring and reporting on calf health, including treating as appropriate
· Monitoring and reporting on daily feed intakes
· Overseeing weaning
· Telehandler work as required
· An individual who is keen to learn and progress their career
· A team player who can also use their own initiative to carry out tasks
· A genuine interest in animal husbandry
· Someone with practical skills who loves working outdoors - in all types of weathers!
· Previous experience with livestock is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided
Accommodation is available in a modern and well-equipped static caravan.
Competitive hourly rate of pay according to experience.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to Commute:
- Pembroke (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pembroke: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Deadline: 15-07-2024
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