Livestock / Agricultural Assistant, Maintenance
5 months ago
An exciting position has become available to join our small but friendly farm team here at Churchfields Farm.
You will need good overall knowledge of farm animals (confidence spotting early signs of issues, births, movements, vet meds etc.), as you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of the animals on the farm. As the farm develops, you could be caring for a small herd of cattle, ponies, pigs, sheep, goats, and a handful of small animals.
**Background**:
This is a family owned farm of 350 acres. Having sold the dairy herd we are now growing a suckler beef herd and have other animals related to the Fun Farm (sheep, goats, ponies, pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs). We believe in “farm to fork” and, where possible, use the meat through our on-site café. The farm also grows about 100 acres of arable crops each year and is invested in the Mid-tier stewardship scheme.
We have a 120kw solar farm and 850kw wood chip biomass boiler.
Churchfields also has a successful Fun Farm, Café, Maize Maze, holiday lettings, Ice Cream and Salt business on the farm.
**Main Purpose**:
To assist the owners in the day to day running of Churchfields Farm.
**Main responsibilities**:
- To support the day to day running of Churchfields Farm and all animals on the farm including, bedding down, feeding and animal husbandry tasks associated with livestock and the running of the farm.
- General animal welfare of the stock which would include inspections and observing of health issues, worming, vaccinations and foot trimming etc
- Maintaining the tidy appearance of the general farm, buildings, work areas and holiday lettings.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm animals (including small animals).
- To liaise with the vets and administer prescribed drugs.
- Tractor and field work as required including wood chipping.
- General maintenance and running of the overall farm which also includes conservation management, arable cropping, food production and holiday lets.
- Maintaining the on-site biomass boiler.
- Building and setting up for events on the Fun Farm
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the business as required.
- The assist with improving the farm/business profitability.
- To comply with Health and Safety regulations.
**The Person**
- Have effective communication skills
- Be able to work well within a team but alone when required
- Possess a full UK driving licence
- Be positive with a can do attitude
- Have a willingness to be flexible where possible
- Show attention to detail
- Show initiative and is self-motivated
- Experienced livestock/animal skills
- Chainsaw and loader tickets would be an advantage
- **This document is designed for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Duties may change or be added and deleted to meet the changing requirements of the business.**_
Salary is based on age and experience.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From £8.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- If you were an ice cream flavour, which would you be and why?
**Experience**:
- Farming: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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