At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of farming.
- Company: Askham Bryan College, a leading land-based college with a focus on agriculture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work in beautiful surroundings with access to on-site facilities and continuous support.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in agriculture with practical skills and support for your development.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a passion for farming and a full UK driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
Askham Bryan College is seeking a passionate and dedicated General Farm Worker to join the team at our Westfield Farm. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on a busy, mixed farm with a variety of livestock, including 230 dairy cows, 120 beef cattle, 200 breeding ewes, and a small arable enterprise.
As a key member of a small, close-knit team, you'll gain hands-on experience and play an essential role in the daily operations of the farm. This position offers an apprenticeship route, where you will be enrolled on either a Level 2 or Level 3 General Farm Worker apprenticeship, which will involve practical work across all aspects of commercial farming, including livestock handling, machinery operation, and farm maintenance. You will also attend lessons on site and participate in assessments and reviews.
Throughout your apprenticeship, the college will provide support to help you achieve functional skills qualifications in Maths and English, if needed. In this role, you'll be involved in all aspects of the farming operation, from a wide array of livestock duties within our dairy, beef and sheep enterprises to machinery operation and maintenance. You'll develop your skills in areas such as animal health, stockmanship, tractor operation, feeder wagon operation, farm maintenance, and safe working practices.
Weekend work may be part of the rotation, and the role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong work ethic in all weather conditions. Previous experience of tractor operation, livestock handling and a telehandler ticket is desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in agriculture and gain the practical skills needed to progress in the sector. You'll be supported throughout your apprenticeship and encouraged to learn and implement new techniques.
A full UK driver's license is required for this role, but accommodation is not available.
About the College: Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead. We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.
Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College include:
- On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
- Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
- Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
- On-site catering including a canteen and shop
- Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks include online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees.
Apprentice Farm Worker employer: Askham Bryan College
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