Farm and Orchard Worker
3 days ago
We have a family-run farm with a team of three farm staff who manage all the work on the farm and orchards. We have 90 acres of orchards and 70 acres of grazing and a small pedigree suckler herd of Longhorn cattle.
This vacancy has been created by a long-term post-holder. There are two other farm staff; one part-time and one full-time.
The vacancy could be filled by one full-time member of staff or by part-time staff, but is ideal for someone who already has a good level of previous experience in agriculture, including cattle, and who enjoys outdoor work.
The basic working week will be 40 hours, Monday to Friday plus possible overtime.
Some overtime is a requirement of this job according to the seasonal demands of the farming year. Overtime will include Saturday mornings, if required, and some Sunday feeding.
The following is a list of some of the main duties of the farm staff.
**Orchard and Farmwork Across the Team**:
annual pruning of apple trees
apple harvesting
orchard grass mowing
tree planting and general orchard maintenance as required
feeding livestock
livestock welfare and health
calving
administering animal medications
feed grass mowing and baling
hedge trimming, ditch and fence maintenance
machinery maintenance
general farm and buildings maintenance
**You will receive**:
On site free parking
Enrolment in a pension Scheme with Royal London after a period of three months’ employment
Staff discount on all shop and restaurant products
**Employment Terms**:
Employer: R J Sheppy and Son
**Job Type**: Full or Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week (full-time)
Overtime: Paid at time and a half hourly rate (after 40 hours per week)
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time
**Salary**: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Reference ID: Farm
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