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Agriculture Farm Assistant

W J Risdon & Sons
Pay: £134.00 Weekly
Location: Cornwall Bude United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Oct 2014
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E01450431
Agriculture/Conservation 2014-08-29 2014-09-27

Job Description

An apprentice farm assistant is required to learn all aspects of farming, including general farm duties, tractor work and milking. Aspects of helping with feeding /watering stock, bedding up, scraping out and general stock handling may also be included.
Personal Qualities :

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, be willing and hold a level of common sense. The apprentice must not be afraid to be working in a busy environment or to ask questions.  It is essential that you are able to commit to early mornings for milking.



Applicants are expected to:



  • Have the ability to use own initiative

  • Demonstrate a proactive approach

  • Be dependable

  • Have physical strength to carry out the task

  • Able to work with others

  • Be good with their hands

  • Have a sense of humour

  • Punctuality is essential.



Skills Required : Some experience of tractor driving / a license would be prefered, but it is not essential IF the apprentice holds a strong willingness to learn.

Future Prospects : There is the opportunity for a full time vacancy at the end of the apprenticeship training.

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