We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Farm Worker. This role is essential in maintaining the productivity and efficiency of our agricultural operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, ability to work independently and the ability to work in various conditions. Responsibilities will include a range of tasks related to animal care, animal husbandry, bird stockman ship and various farm tasks.
Responsibilities
* Bird stockman-ship
* Maintaining high animal husbandry Including but not limited to:
* bedding birds, checking water systems, ensuring feed operations are running and health checking of birds.
* Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
* Running egg belts daily: cleaning & packing eggs.
* Assisting in poultry clean out alongside other farm workers.
* May be needed for further farm assistance during quiet poultry hours.
Skills
* Work under their own initiative and independently.
* Ability to problem solve & open to learning.
* Responsible for their own quality of work under instruction; ability to take constructive criticism.
* Basic math skills for measuring quantities of eggs etc.
* Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 20 kg).
* Familiarity of poultry/farm practices is beneficial but not required as full training is provided.
* A proactive approach to maintenance tasks.
Desirable
Knowledge of animal care/ management practices
Previous agricultural experience
Benefits
Shower and change of clothes on site
Full kitchen to use
Free secure parking
Laundry room free to use
Opportunity to advance a solid career in a poultry/ farm environmentdees
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract, Graduate, Volunteer
Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Strabane BT82 0LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you part of any anti-farming / animal rights activist groups?
Yes or no
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person