General Farm Worker Apprenticeship - Heanton Barton

Heanton Barton - S A & E J & J A Kirk & M Wright

An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in agriculture.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Milking and assisting with general animal care
• Supporting with calving duties
• Participating in pasture and grazing management
• Carrying out general yard work
• Undertaking routine farm maintenance
• Performing other tasks as required to support the smooth running of the farm

What We Offer:
We are committed to the growth and development of individuals who are passionate about a career in agriculture. For the right person, we offer opportunities for progression through ongoing training and skills development.

We would prefer to have someone who has some farm knowledge/experience even just summer/weekend work

You must have:

• Willing to learn and 'muck in'
• Punctual and ready to work
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Able to solve problems
• Takes the initiative
• Physical fitness

Entry requirements

The farm would prefer to have someone who has some farm knowledge/experience but not a deal breaker.

You must have reliable transport.

Skills required

• Physical fitness

Training to be provided

1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the farm on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.

Face to face teaching as a group; block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area.

The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area.

Tutorials; Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.

E-learning; we provide an e learning platform with work and activities for apprentice's to complete.

Upon successful completion of your Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a permanent position and progression on to Level 3

At a Glance

Working week:
Hours of work:40 per week on a Rota basis (Monday-Sunday between the hours of 6am-8pm)

Duration:
12 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
General farm worker (Level 2)