The Gallagher Group have built an enviable reputation as one of the South East's premier aggregates, groundwork, civil engineering, and property development businesses. We deliver our services to exceptionally high standards and are committed to benefit the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.
Gallagher Farms are seeking for an Assistant Farmer to join our team at Hermitage Farm.
As Assistant Farmer, you will report to the General Manager. You will assist with ensuring hygiene and animal welfare is maintained to a high standard.
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Hours: Standard working hours are 7am-5pm Monday to Friday. Saturday working will be 7am-1pm plus 1 hour in the evening.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Feeding, mucking out, general health care of the herd.
* Keeping areas of the farm clean and tidy.
* Assist Veterinary when required.
* General yard work, foot trimming, calve rearing, calving, breeding, and feeding livestock using modern machinery.
* Mowing Hay and Silage, Baling and Wrapping field work.
* Ensuring machinery is kept in a clean and serviceable condition.
* Ensure hygiene and animal health and welfare is maintained to a high standard.
* You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Qualities and capabilities:
* Believe in and uphold our company values.
* 2 years previous experience in a similar role.
* Friendly manner.
* Flexible and with the right attitude to fit in with the existing team.
* Capable of maintaining the farm to extremely high standards.
* Well organised and proactive.
* Right to Work in the UK.
Benefits:
* Life assurance.
* Pension.
* Wellness and Wellbeing programmes.
* On-site parking.
* Various company events.
STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* Assistant Farming: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: Assistant Farmer