This Farm and Estate Technician post at City College Norwich leads the 150-ewe sheep flock on the college's 162ha estate, within its farm and estate team. Core work covers daily flock care, lambing, grazing and forage planning, and electronic records, alongside running hands-on demonstrations for students. The sheep enterprise sits beside beef, suckler, crop, equine, small animal and outdoor pig units, all run on a regenerative, conservation-focused system with scope to shape the enterprise. Proven sheep experience and a full UK driving licence are essential, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the college flock
- Daily checks, feeding routines and bedding
- Managing breeding cycles and lambing
- Administering basic treatments and vaccinations and using mobile handling systems
- Providing practical learning for students, demonstrating livestock husbandry and machinery skills to small groups
- Safely operating and maintaining tractors and telehandlers for feeding, bedding and field work including forage production
- Grazing and forage planning
- Gathering performance data and updating electronic records to meet assurance scheme and government requirements
- Working with other estate technicians on seasonal farm and estate tasks across the estate
- Maintaining animal welfare, safety and farm presentation standards
- Flock health and general estate upkeep
Experience
- Proven experience in sheep husbandry, management and health, including lambing and livestock administration
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for practical outdoor work and pride in achieving high standards
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the land-based sector
- Ability to work independently and within a wider team
- High expectations for safety, cleanliness and presentation
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS check
- Registration with the DBS Update Service
What's offered
- Pension with an 18% employer contribution
- Access to health services
- Corporate discounts
- Holiday from 26 days a year plus bank holidays
- PPE and workwear provided
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
