General Farm Worker
1 week ago
General Farm Worker
Do you enjoy having the best of both worlds? Do you have a passion for animals and enjoy a bit of tractor driving?
If you said yes to the above, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our friendly family-run dairy farm. This role offers a rewarding and varied work environment, where you'll be part of a dedicated team caring for our livestock, assisting with arable operations and farm maintenance.
About Us
We are a year-round calving dairy farm, milking 740 Holsteins and rearing 270 replenishment youngstock. Our farm also operates 322 acres of mixed sward grass leys to support our dairy herd in the summer and a 550-acre arable enterprise, growing maize, wheat, barley, cover crops, and long- and short-term grass leys.
The Role
This position is seasonally varied and includes a mix of animal care, farm maintenance, and machinery operation.
Livestock & Youngstock Responsibilities
· Ensuring high welfare standards for our youngstock and late-lactation dairy cows
· Steam cleaning, bedding, scraping, and feeding
· Monitoring weight and growth progression
· Assisting with general herd health and stock management
Farm Maintenance & Projects
· Helping with farm improvement projects and general maintenance, including (but not limited to):
o Fencing
o Welding feeders
o Concreting and laying tracks
o Converting buildings (alongside contractors)
Seasonal & Machinery Work
· Assisting with silage making, harvest, cultivations, and straw hauling
· Operating tractors and machinery for general farm work
Working Hours
· Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
· Alternate weekend work for essential livestock tasks (can be adjusted for a weekday off if you prefer)
· Flexibility required during harvest and silage making (which is paid at overtime rate)
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience handling and caring for livestock
Experience driving tractors is preferred but not essential
Holds a valid UK driving license (essential)
Can work well in a team and stay motivated when working alone
Has great attention to detail and a proactive approach
What We Offer
· A supportive, family-run work environment, where staff are the key to our business and its success.
· A varied role with opportunities to develop skills/career in both livestock and machinery work.
· Competitive pay based in experience, including overtime rates.
· Staff socials such a Christmas dinner, bonfire party, and trips to the pub to foster team spirit.
· 28 days holiday, with an additional day's holiday for every year of service, up to 31 days.
Interested?
If you'd like to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,400.00-£29,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a driving license?
- Will you be commuting or relocating to the area?
Work Location: In person
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