General Farm Worker Crop Technician (Top Fruit) Apprentice

Role will include:

Pruning Spraying Grass cutting Irrigation Workshop repairs of tractors and machinery Tree husbandry and the potential for a supervisory role of seasonal workers later on

Training:

Crop Technician Level 3.

You will be studying at Hadlow College 1-day per month.

Training Outcome:

We employ 14 seasonal workers each year to help with the harvest and once the apprenticeship is completed, we will need an extra person on the farm to supervise these workers during the harvest alongside general farm work throughout the year.

Employer Description:

Fannon Agriculture Ltd is a family farm business, growing apples and pears at 3 farms in West Farleigh, Barming and Sutton Valence.

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness