Farm Assistant

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

Working hours

7.30am to 3.30pm, Please note flexibilty is required 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 full UK driving licence and own transport is advantagous, 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