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Apprentice Farm Hand - level 2

Reed R A & S A
Pay: £200.00 Weekly
Location: Devon Cullompton United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2014
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E01320182
Agriculture/Conservation 2014-07-28 2014-09-08

Job Description

Allerhouse Farm are currently looking for an Apprentice Farm Hand to join their Dairy farm. Allerhouse farm is 350 acres and has a pedigree herd of 200 Holstien milking cows, 160 following dairy heifer cows. They are looking for someone who has a real interest in Dairy Farming and who is looking to pursue a career in this sector of Farming.



You will be involved in the following tasks:


  • Milking

  • Yard scrapping

  • Animal welfare and health – TB Testing & vaccinating

  • Bedding up & mucking out

  • Livestoke movement

  • Feeding

  • General farmyard maintenance – fencing, ground maintenance, mowing & raking.

  • Silaging, seeding, ploughing, rolling and topping.

  • Tractor driving – Massey Ferguson and JCB Materials Handler


The farmers are very proud of their farm and take a real pride in what they do. They are looking for an individual who has a good work ethic and takes pride in their work.



Due to the locatioon of the farm, please consider how you will get to work on time each day. Own transport may be an advantage.


Personal Qualities : The farmer is looking for someone who can demonstrate good practical skills in farming already. Who can work using their own initiative, reliable, punctual, hardworking, dependable, and able to work alone without assistance when needed. A good sense of humour is essential.

Future Prospects : An employment opportunity may be available at the end of the apprenticeship but this is not guaranteed.

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