Farm Assistant
Job description
This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to work within a farming environment. You will work within a small team assisting in the day to day running of a busy farm. General animal welfare of the stock which would include inspections and observing of health issues.
Responsibilities
- General animal welfare of the stock which would include inspections and observing of health issues.
- Ensuring feeding and watering of cattle/sheep across the site.
- Moving stock across the site when required.
- General farm duties including good housekeeping practice.
- Maintaining accurate records of all appropriate information.
- Working alongside the external vets when required.
- Operating and maintaining farm equipment and vehicles.
- Repairing and maintaining farm structures and fences.
- Adherence to all site health & safety, environmental and technical policies and procedures.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- A good basic education which includes GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Understanding of animal welfare and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work weekends.
- Full clean driving licence.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in livestock skills and in dealing with the day to day running of a farm.
- Qualification in Agriculture.
- Experience in driving a forklift and operating other similar machinery.
Further Information
The Employer is: FELIX MCEVOY LIMITED. Salary: Under 18 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 & over £11.44 per hour. Although this is a full-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.
- Vacancy ID
- 1652480
- Job Sector
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Ballyward/Castlewellan
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 35
- Published date
- 22/04/2024
- Closing date
- 03/06/2024
- Worktime
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
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