Apprentice Farm Worker

Overview

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

Requirements

• 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)

Working Conditions

• 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

What We Offer

• 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