Overview
We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The successful candidate will assist with the daily management of the farm.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Farm Manager or the Assistant Farm Manager with the daily tasks of bird inspection during the day and record keeping
* Put down the suitable amount of paper and food using the food trailer and compact tractor
* Maintain biosecurity measures (foot dips, wheel wash etc)
* Become competent on all aspects of setting up the farm
* Tipping chicks as part of a team
* Become familiar with correct drinker/feeder levels and heights. Adjust as and when required
* Learn and become familiar with bird selection and competent at humanely culling birds
* Understand the importance of food rations and opening/closing of the food bins
* Oversee during catching
* Using telescopic handler and bucket brush. Lantra training will be provided
* General farm repairs with own skill base
* Weekly grass cutting/strimming of the farm grounds
* Delivering and collecting farm equipment and veterinary products to other farms
* General cleaning duties after contractor cleaners have removed litter and washed down
Job Details
* Six-day week; weekend work is essential, you will be required to work every other weekend
* Job Type: Full-time
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