Farm Assistant - Tresco Island - Live In

Tresco Island; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tresco Island is seeking a dedicated Farm Assistant to work on a subtropical island, supporting both animal husbandry and agriculture. Responsibilities include cattle management, maintaining high welfare standards, and assisting in the new market garden project. This opportunity comes with rent-free accommodation and many additional benefits, encouraging a unique living and working experience.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Paid relocation to the island

Competitive pay

20% off in-house amenities

Discounted water-sports equipment hire

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of cattle management to a high welfare standard.
• Experienced with tractor manoeuvring and use of tractor-mounted equipment.
• Effective communication skills and practical land management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of cattle and general farm maintenance.
• Conducting animal health checks and supporting cattle management procedures.
• Involvement in weeding, irrigating, and harvesting in the market garden.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Cattle management

Effective communication

Practical land management

Tractor manoeuvring

Education

Full driving licence

PA1 and PA6 tickets

Forklift and chainsaw tickets

Job description

Farm Assistant – Tresco Island (Live In)

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic farm hand to assist in the day-to-day running of both cattle and agriculture on Tresco Farm.

Salary: From £24,500 per annum, dependant on experience

Benefits: Rent-free accommodation provided (utilities not included)

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

Contract Length: Permanent

To Apply: Please click the apply button to email us. We kindly request that applicants attach a copy of their CV and specify which role they are applying for. Applications for this role close on 31st July.

The Role

We’re looking for a Farm Assistant who will need to be enthusiastic about both animal husbandry and arable farming, with experience working with cattle and an interest in regenerative farming and growing fruit and vegetables. Tresco Farm runs a small herd of North Devon beef cattle on around 160 acres of regeneratively grazed pasture. This year will see an exciting development as the farm establishes its own market garden.

The Farm Assistant will be working both with the cattle and in the market garden on a daily basis, with the key responsibility of supporting the Farm Manager to look after the herd. The role will require commitment and flexibility, and will involve some weekend working.

Duties will include animal health checks, helping with cattle management procedures such as calving and foot trimming, and carrying out our regenerative grazing plan, as well as arable aspects such as weeding, irrigating and harvesting in the market garden. General farm and estate maintenance will also be required.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge and experience of cattle management to a high welfare standard
• Experienced with tractor manoeuvring and use of tractor-mounted equipment
• Practical land management skills such as fencing
• Knowledge of arable farming desirable
• Effective communication skills
• Full driving licence is essential
• PA1 and PA6 tickets desirable
• Forklift and chainsaw tickets desirable

About Tresco Island

At the heart of the Isles of Scilly archipelago, 28 miles from the Cornish coast, Tresco Island is a family-run business comprising the whole island of Tresco and Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher.

With timeshare and rental cottages, a 16-bedroom inn, two restaurants, a world-famous garden, a spa, an art gallery, a shop and working farm, Tresco is a subtropical island known for its deserted bays, aquamarine seas and exceptional guest experience.

Just across the water on the neighbouring island of Bryher, Hell Bay Hotel stands as Scilly’s highest-rated hotel and restaurant. Our boutique hotel offers 25 suites, a 3AA Rosette restaurant, a Crab Shack and wellness facilities – a haven of calm amidst the wild seascape of Bryher’s west coast.

Working and Living Here

If the opportunity to live and work on a subtropical island isn’t enough, there’s a range of great benefits and perks, including:

• Rent-free on-island accommodation, minutes from the beach
• Paid relocation to the island at the start of your contract
• Competitive pay
• 20% off in our restaurants, pub, spa and shops
• Free scheduled boating and camping kit hire and discounted water-sports equipment hire, to help you explore
• And many more…

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