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General Farm Worker Apprentice Burcombe Moor Farm

Burcombe Moor Farm

General Farm Worker Apprentice Burcombe Moor Farm

£13312

Burcombe Moor Farm, Bridgwater, Somerset

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 29a939e61adf4d0ba91eab96a0f45e5c

Full Job Description

  • Care of livestock, feeding, routine cleaning out and bedding, seeing in new stock, working with the Farm Vet

  • Operating various items of farm machinery, tractor driving, telehandler operation and associated implements

  • Learning the administrative aspects of Farm operation

    Level 2 General Farm Worker - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

  • NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

  • HABC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

  • Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (Exemptions Apply)


    • This programme has a day release at the Cannington campus of Bridgwater and Taunton College., Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Keen to learn, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 to 2 or A
  • to E) Essential

    • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 to 2 or A
  • to E) Essential, This will be a physically demanding role and care of livestock takes place in all seasons and weathers. Due to the nature and location of the role, a full clean driving licence and own transport is required.

    We are a mixed livestock farm with both a Pedigree Dexter Beef Suckler Herd and a separate herd of Store Cattle. In addition to this we produce both Free Range and Organic Broiler Chicken for some of the major UK retailers. We are Red Tractor, RSPCA and Organic Farmers and Growers assured.

    £13,312.00

    • Wage will be dependant on age.
    Wages explained
    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
    Minimum Wage Rates
  • Working week

    • The work week will vary (days and shifts are to be confirmed)., You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience


    • Apprenticeship standard

    General farm worker

    Level 2 (GCSE)