Permanent job opportunity
Farm Assistant
Do you enjoy working indoors and outdoors?
Are you flexible to work 5 days out of 7?
Are you able to work overtime when required?
We are looking for a farm assistant; the role will involve supporting the farm management teams
Experience is advantageous; however, training can be provided
Typical working hours-7.30am-3.30pm, please note flexibility is required for start and finish times, due to the nature of the business
In your role as mobile farm assistant:
Labouring, some physical work
Cleaning out sheds and farm areas
Maintain required high standards of housekeeping, ensuring that the farm is kept clean and tidy, all roadways are free of litter and weeds
Grass cutting
Reducing the risk of vermin contamination
Poultry welfare
To maintain correct and up to date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc.
To assist other operations such as vaccinating, bird weighing and catching and collection, thus maintaining a smooth operation through processing
To monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting patterns within agreed guidelines, so that the highest quality atmosphere and condition in which the birds can thrive is achieved.
Safe use of chemicals
To learn and operate all equipment and machinery
All other associated tasks
Our ideal candidate:
Experience in a similar environment
Holds a food hygiene certificate
Willing to learn and gain a full understanding of poultry
Responsible and an effective communicator
Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of the operation of all equipment on the farm
A UK driving licence and own transport is advantageous, due to the location
Rate of pay
£13.12 per hr
1.5 overtime rate
For a full job description, please apply with a current CV
