Assistant farm manager apprenticeship Level 4 - East Midlands

Skerntrainingandskills; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farm in Lutterworth is seeking a dynamic Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprentice to engage in various farm operational tasks. Opportunities for training include livestock management, field record maintenance, and regenerative farming practices, culminating in a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship after 15 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mixed farming would be an advantage.
• Maths and English Grade 4 would be desirable but not necessary.
• Must hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for 200 head of cattle and small flock of sheep.
• Maintain accurate livestock and field records.
• Implement and promote regenerative farming techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Initiative

Creative

Physical fitness

Education

Level 3 in Agriculture

Job description

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, 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 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

· 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 maintainingbio-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 would be an advantage

· 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

· Attention to detail

· Good planning and organisation skills

· Able to solve problems ·

.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.

Skills required

• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Creative
• Physical fitness

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.

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 advantageMust hold a full driving licenseTractor/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 basisBusy times (July - Oct) 8 am to 10 pm on a Rota basis Minimum 40 hrs per weekPay Rate £10 per hour.

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

Location

Location

JW & BA DEACON (Top Barn farm)
Top Barn Farm, Rugby Road,
Lutterworth,
Leicestershire,England.
LE17 6DW

At a Glance

Salary:
£ 20800per year

Working week:
Monday-Sunday

Duration:
15 Months