Summary
Are you someone who loves animals, thrives outdoors in all weathers, and isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty? Whether it’s hot, cold, raining or snowing - you’ll be out there, doing what you love. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Automatic salary increase after 1 year of apprenticeship for those who are 19+
Training course
General farm worker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm with a 60-minute lunch break.
30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 22 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Bleng Farms are a large, mixed farm supplying lamb to Morrisons and beef to Waitrose. We take pride in producing top-quality products, and even more pride in the welfare of our team. Your happiness, health, and enjoyment at work are their top priorities.
As a General Farm Worker Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience across various areas of the farm. From working with livestock to learning how to operate machinery, every day will bring something new. You’ll be outdoors year-round, so resilience and a genuine love for the British countryside (whatever the weather!) are a must.
What we’re looking for:
* A love for animals and the outdoors
* A positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Willingness to work in all weather conditions
* Eagerness to learn and be part of a team
* Any experience with livestock or machinery is a bonus, but not essential
Why join us?
* You’ll be part of an experienced and passionate team who will support you every step of the way
* We offer on-the-job training tailored to your development - no experience required, just a can-do attitude
* If you already have experience with livestock or farm machinery, even better - but it's your enthusiasm that really counts
* You’ll be working in a role that’s physical, rewarding, and full of variety - perfect for anyone looking to build a long-term career in agriculture
Where you'll work
Mill House Farm
Wellington
Seascale
CA20 1BH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
General farm worker (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Identify hazards and risks in the workplace, prepare risk assessments and demonstrate high level of health and safety awareness at all times.
* Maintain the correct hygiene and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with relevant legal requirements
* Check that animal welfare needs related to their environment and housing are maintained, including manure management, ensuring the suitability of indoor and outdoor environment and bedding up of animals
* Assist with safe restraint, moving and handling of livestock.
* Legally operate a farm vehicle and each attachment according to health and safety requirements. For example, tractors and ATVs along with other vehicles integral to the business.
* Demonstrate good environmental practice in the workplace, in accordance with environmental assessment plans and associated legal requirements
* Assist with post-harvest activities to meet crop and forage specifications, in a safe and environmentally acceptable way
* Carry out maintenance of farm infrastructure (including housing for livestock, boundaries and electric or non-electric fences), machinery and equipment, as instructed
* Complete manual and electronic records in accordance with legislation and the business processes.
* Monitor and maintain health & welfare of livestock and assist with treatments when appropriate.
* Monitor the quantity and quality of grass and forage crops and report findings to appropriate person.
* Provide feed and water to livestock as instructed and report any issues to appropriate person
* Assist with caring for livestock during the reproductive cycle, from service to weaning. For example, identify signs of heat.
* Produce products for sale from the business (for example, milking, shearing, lambing, harvesting)
* Assist with the preparation of the ground, including identification of soil condition through soil sampling and preparing crop for planting
* Load, unload and complete paperwork for transportation of resources manually and using loading equipment, according to instruction
* Monitor the growth and development of crops in line with customer specification, as instructed
* Identify hazards and risks in the workplace, prepare risk assessments and demonstrate high level of health and safety awareness at all times.
* Maintain the correct hygiene and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with relevant legal requirements
* Check that animal welfare needs related to their environment and housing are maintained, including manure management, ensuring the suitability of indoor and outdoor environment and bedding up of animals
* Assist with safe restraint, moving and handling of livestock.
* Legally operate a farm vehicle and each attachment according to health and safety requirements. For example, tractors and ATVs along with other vehicles integral to the business.
* Demonstrate good environmental practice in the workplace, in accordance with environmental assessment plans and associated legal requirements
* Assist with post-harvest activities to meet crop and forage specifications, in a safe and environmentally acceptable way
* Carry out maintenance of farm infrastructure (including housing for livestock, boundaries and electric or non-electric fences), machinery and equipment, as instructed
* Complete manual and electronic records in accordance with legislation and the business processes.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship standard qualification
More training information
Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will provide continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Hard working
* Love for animals
* Enjoys the outdoors
* Eagerness to learn
* Strong work ethic
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.