Apprentice Farm Worker

Help to maintain our flock of 550 sheep. Checking stock, feeding, watering, dosing, clipping, recording health checks and generally ensuring we have a healthy, well looked-after flock to
be proud of Help maintain our herd of cattle. Moving, dosing and general health checks Operate several different types of machinery, including tractors, quads, toppers and sprayers, to carry out responsibilities of role Repair equipment when it breaks down and perform routine maintenance to identify problems before they escalate Put up and maintain fences and dry-stone walls. Repair footpaths, gates and stiles Shepherd stock, monitor health and condition of our animals and assisting in moving them around the farm Be prepared to get stuck-in at lambing time. Assist in the delivering of newborns, administering medication and maintaining a fit and healthy flock Be a part of transforming the farm through nature restoration. You will be planting trees and hedges, digging ponds, increasing biodiversity and conservation value to the benefit of our farm Maintain communications with other staff, contractors, vets, land agents and other organisations we work with Be proactive in keeping the farm in a clean and tidy state Be part of Outdoor Learning and education at Low Beckside. This might involve helping to set up classrooms, prepare stock for groups to work with or assist other staff when we have groups of young people or children working at the farm

Training:
31.5hrs/week 0.9FTE (including 20% off the job training) 18-months Fixed Term

Training Outcome:

There is currently a shortage of skilled farm workers, so ongoing full-time employment is likely to be available in the region. The Ernest Cook Trust will support you with the next steps in your career with additional employability training if required, plus give you opportunities to build a network of contacts in farming, through local groups and placements. We cannot guarantee ongoing employment with the Trust after the apprenticeship but will do our best to open doors to employment for you.

Employer Description:
The Ernest Cook Trust is an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning. Our vision is for an environmentally engaged society with stronger connections to nature. Our mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning activities, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment. We do this through grant support, direct delivery of our own programmes, research and advocacy.

Working Hours :
31.5hrs/week 0.9FTE (including 20% off the job training) Hours and days to be discussed as part of recruitment process

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Physical fitness,Ability to listen to instructi