Opportunity information
Duration 12 months
Advert closing date 30/06/2026
Description
An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in agriculture.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Milking and assisting with general animal care
·· Supporting with calving duties
·· Participating in pasture and grazing management
·· Carrying out general yard work
·· Undertaking routine farm maintenance
·· Performing other tasks as required to support the smooth running of the farm
What We Offer:
We are committed to the growth and development of individuals who are passionate about a career in agriculture. For the right person, we offer opportunities for progression through ongoing training and skills development.
We would prefer to have someone who has some farm knowledge/experience even just summer/weekend work
You must have:
- A 'Can do' attitude
- Willing to learn and ‘muck in’
- Punctual and ready to work
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Able to solve problems
- Team working
- Takes the initiative
- Physical fitness
Entry requirements
The farm would prefer to have someone who has some farm knowledge/experience but not a deal breaker.
You must have reliable transport.
Training to be provided
1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the farm on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.
Face to face teaching as a group; block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area.
The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area.
Tutorials; Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.
E-learning; we provide an e learning platform with work and activities for apprentice’s to complete.
Things to consider
Skills required
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Future prospects
Upon successful completion of your Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a permanent position and progression on to Level 3
Hours per week 40
Working week Hours of work: 40 per week on a Rota basis (Monday-Sunday between the hours of 6am-8pm)
Apprenticeship standard General farm worker (Level 2)
Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom, EX20 3ET
