Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship Level 4 - East Midlands

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Harborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-operated agricultural business in the Lutterworth Area is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprentice role. This hands-on position offers extensive training, with responsibilities including livestock care and farm management. Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time role within the company. The ideal candidate will have mixed farming experience, good communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Maths and English Grade 4 would be desirable but not necessary.
• Must hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate livestock and field records.
• Implement and promote regenerative farming techniques.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are clean and tidy.

Skills

Proven experience in mixed farming

Good Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Team working

Physical fitness

Education

A level 3 in Agriculture

Tools

Tractor/Telehandling license

Job description

Working on a family run farm in the Lutterworth Area of the East Midlands this is a great opportunity to experience all of the tasks involved in running a mixed farm from formulating a beef ration, driving a combine, buying livestock to generating an annual budget. You can continue your career in agriculture with us, a full time position will be available on successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate.

We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with agricultural experience to join our team as a Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprentice.

What you'll do at work

You will work as part of a small team and with initial training be able to plan your own day. You will need to be proactive with problems as they arise. This is a great opportunity to experience all of the tasks involved in running a mixed farm from formulating a beef ration, driving a combine (Training can be provided but tractor license is desired), buying livestock to generating an annual budget. You can continue your career in agriculture with us, full time position will be available upon successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience on the following tasks:-

· Daily care for 200 head of cattle.

· Daily care for our small flock of sheep.

· Maintain accurate Livestock records.

· Maintain accurate field records including spraying and fertiliser records.

· Implement and promote regenerative farming techniques.

· Primary and secondary cultivations

· Drilling, Fertiliser Spreading and Spraying

· Combining and corn carting

· Muck Carting and Bale Carting

· Mowing

· Fencing

· Pressure washing buildings, vehicles and equipment

· Machinery and equipment maintenance and diagnostics

What duties will you be responsible for in this role?

· Maintaining the Red Tractor standards of livestock welfare

· Adhere to highest standards of health, safety and environment, following all industry procedures, including maintaining bio-security standards and cleaning schedules

· Ensure the farm yard and all vehicles and equipment are clean and tidy at all times

· Cover the Farm Manager during periods of annual leave

· Understanding leadership and problem-solving skills

· Ability to learn to oversee farm performance and meet key targets

· A hands-on approach to farm operations and team management

What will you bring to the role?

· Proven experience in mixed farming

· A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage ·

A 'Can do' attitude · Willing to learn and ‘muck in’ with a flexible approach

· 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
Maths and English Grade 4 would be desirable but not necessary

A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage

Must hold a full driving license

Tractor/Telehandling license would be desirable.

Training to be provided
1-2-1 teaching and mentoring

A training specialist will provide 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching through online reviews and occasional planned visits to the workplace.

A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice online.

Face to face teaching as a group (Online delivery)

The programme will be delivered online monthly, led by an experienced team with input from industry experts. There will also be optional monthly drop-in sessions for support.

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 apprentices to complete.

Things to consider
A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage Must hold a full driving license Tractor/Tele handling license would be desirable.

Hours Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm (with unpaid breaks daily- 2 x 15 min and 1 x 30 min breaks) Sat - Sun 8 am to 12 midday on a Rota basis Busy times (July - Oct) 8 am to 10 pm on a Rota basis Minimum 40 hrs per week

Pay Rate £10 per hour.

Future prospects
full time position will be available upon successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate.