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Agriculture Apprentice

Bowgyheere Farm
Pay: £101.01 Weekly
Location: Cornwall Penzance United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Feb 2015
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E01542288
Agriculture/Conservation 2014-12-09 2015-01-17

Job Description

A dairy farm is looking to recruit an apprentice who is interested in building a career in the farming industry, assisting in a wide range of agricultural based duties.



This may include tasks such as:



Milking



Working with cows.



Establishing and upholding appropriate welfare conditions.



Providing feed, water and accommodation.



Monitoring health and wellbeing.



Assisting with animal movement



Operating and maintaining equipment to support livestock.



Agricultural skills and work routines.



Estate skills.



Tractor driving.



Maintaining the Farm.
Personal Qualities : Applicants are expected to be:



Willing



Listen and work to given instructions



Positive attitude



Self motivated



Able to work well as part of a team



Wishing to build a career in the industry



Excellent timekeeper



Happy and able to work outdoors in all weathers

Skills Required : A base level of practical knowledge and understanding relating to agriculture/livestock is felt to be beneficial.  This could be displayed through a previously paid / voluntary role or indeed from time spent in a farming environment. Also transport would be beneficial as there are no bus routes direct to the farm.



Candidates who do not hold an extensive level of agriculture experience are also encouraged to apply, as long as your interest and willingness is strong.

Future Prospects : It is anticipated that an employment opportunity will offered to the apprentice, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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