Apprentice Farm Worker
Posted 1 day 19 hours ago by CAFRE - College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Apprentice Farm Worker to join our agricultural team, with a hands on learning role focusing on livestock management in particular cattle, sheep, daily animal husbandry tasks, and supporting the smooth running of the farm. General working hours are Mon - Fri from 8am - 5pm. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from an award winning UK stockman of the year.
Glenarm Castle Estate farm is a diverse Beef & Sheep farm producing some of the best known beef in the world, working in partnership with Hannan Meats in Moira supplying high end retailer Fortnum & Masons, restaurants and Hotels in London & Europe. Glenarm Estate farm is an innovated work place where equine animal husbandry skills combined with the simplest technologies delivers outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities- Feeding and watering cattle and other livestock according to set schedules
- Monitoring animal health, behaviour, and welfare, reporting any concerns to management
- Assisting with calving, tagging, and routine livestock handling procedures
- Assisting with quality control and assessment of cattle on our shorthorn scheme, supporting record keeping and scheme standard compliances while visiting our participating farms/farmers.
- Moving and managing cattle safely between fields, sheds, and handling facilities
- Cleaning and maintaining animal housing, feeding areas, and general farm infrastructure
- Operating basic farm machinery and equipment (training provided if needed)
- Assisting with fencing, field maintenance, and general agricultural duties as required
- Supporting seasonal tasks such as silage, muck spreading, and harvest work
- Following strict animal welfare, health & safety, and biosecurity procedures
- Previous experience with livestock (cattle preferred) is beneficial but not essential
- Good work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
- Physical fitness suitable for manual labour and farm work
- Basic understanding of animal welfare standards
- Full driving licence (preferred but not always essential depending on location)
- Outdoor and indoor work in varying weather conditions
- Early starts, occasional weekend and seasonal overtime required outside of general working hours of Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.
- Physically demanding role involving manual handling and livestock interaction
- Training provided for the right candidate
- Opportunity to gain hands on livestock and machinery experience
- Stable, long-term farm employment for the right person
- Supportive working environment on a diverse working farm