Farm Worker

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Banff; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits app access

Job summary

Stafforce, in partnership with Karro Food Group, in Banff, is recruiting for Farm Stockworkers. This is a fantastic opportunity with career progression, training opportunities and full-time hours. Farm workers are responsible for livestock care and welfare with an emphasis on production standards.

Immediate starts are available. Own transport is essential due to the location. Weekly pay and overtime are provided, with access to benefits via an app.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as full training is provided.
• Immediate starts available.
• Own transport is essential due to location of the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily routines including feeding, bedding and day-to-day care of livestock.
• Co-operate with the Unit Manager and Area Manager to maintain biosecurity and herd health.
• Undertake all husbandry duties on the unit.
• Assist in vaccination/medication programmes under supervision.
• Monitor animal health and alert management if welfare is compromised.
• Maintain site and fencing to company standards and help with routine maintenance.
• Work as part of a team and co-operate with others.

Skills

Good communication

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Job description

Stafforce, working in partnership with Karro Food Group in Banff are recruiting for reliable and enthusiastic Farm Stockworker's. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice that offers career progression, training opportunities and full time hours.

Farm Worker positions can commence immediately.

OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL DUE TO LOCATION OF THE JOB

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay and overtime available
• Access to exclusive benefits app including discounts on retailers and restaurants, 24/7 access to a GP, reduced gym memberships and health/well-being support.

Working hours for Farm Worker

FULL TIME HOURS- Dayshift Position

Monday to Friday - various start times depending on the farm (6am,7am and 8am) additionally working every 2nd weekend and early weaning weeks (2am,3am and 4am starts)

Job description

Farm worker's are responsible for looking after the health and welfare and to assist in maximising production of a breeding herd to the standards set out by the Company in the policy and procedure manual, and as directed by the Unit Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• To follow daily routines as set out in the procedure manual including feeding, bedding and day to day care of livestock.
• To co-operate with the Unit Manager and the Area Manager in maintaining bio security in order to protect the health of the herd.
• To undertake all husbandry duties.
• To assist in the management of vaccination/medication programmes on the unit.
• To monitor the health of the animals in your care in conjunction with the Unit Manager and to alert the Management should welfare be compromised in any way.
• To ensure that the Unit is kept in good order, to ensure that the maintenance standards set out by the company are achieved including routine maintenance on site and fence repairs.
• To operate as part of a team and co-operate with others at all times.

The successful candidate:

• Good communication skills
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Good team working skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

No previous experience required as full training is provided.

Immediate starts available !

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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