Senior General Farm Worker

7 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Myerscough College Full time

_My career at Myerscough College - Inspiring Excellence_

About the role

Myerscough College Farms are looking for someone passionate about agriculture to join our team


On a busy mixed farm with 180 dairy cows, 200 beef cattle and 1200 ewes, you will demonstrate commercial farming to a range of learners.

As part of a large team, you will be involved in a range of jobs across all the livestock enterprises and have the opportunity to develop your skills.


We are looking for someone who enjoys working with both people, animals and machinery who isn't afraid to get stuck in.

Does this sound like you?


Skills such as tractor & machinery operation, maintenance, TMR feeding and livestock handling are desirable but the job will evolve to maximise your skills and interests.

For more information, please contact our Farm Office on

Why join us?

The job offers:
- £30,000+ salary, relating to qualifications and experience

  • Accommodation on the farm
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and learning new skills
  • The role requires a full UK driving license.

About Myerscough


At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision.

The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally.

We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students.

We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

  • Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people._
  • All successful applicants will be required to undertake preemployment background and safeguarding checks._
  • The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do._
  • This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._
  • If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team._
  • As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria._
Hours

Average 48 hours per week. Variable due to the seasonal nature of the role. Inclusive of alternate weekends.

Department

Farms

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

Salary in the region of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Reference No

SGFW
Closing Date

Sunday 9 July 2023
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