Opportunity information
Duration 14 months
Advert closing date 31/08/2026
Description
An excellent opportunity to join the team at Higher Rolleston Farm. You must have experience in working cattle and hold a full UK driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with cattle.
The main duties will include but are not limited to:
- Operating farm machinery including tractors and attachments
- Monitoring livestock
- Monitoring supplies stock e.g. livestock feed etc
- Handling livestock and providing appropriate accommodation for them
- Working in a team and keeping records
Key Behaviours:
- Communication skills
- Enthusiasm to get stuck in
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Able to prioritise work load
- Strong work ethic
Entry requirements
Knowledge and confidence around cattle is required.
Tractor Licence.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Training to be provided
You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in agriculture.
Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.
You will gain a Livestock Technician Level 3 qualification with further opportunities for training to Level assistant farm manager, development and permanent employment upon completion.
Things to consider
Do you have a full UK driving licence?
Do you have a tractor Licence?
Knowledge and Confidence around cattle is a must.
½ day trial for interview
Skills required
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Future prospects
There may be the opportunity of a permanent position and to progress to the Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager apprenticeship.
Hours per week 37
Working week Flexible Monday to Sunday on a rota.
Apprenticeship standard Livestock unit technician (Level 3)
Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom, EX31 3JF
