Job Description
The Role
This post will be based at Aberystwyth University Farm, Trawsgoed, Ceredigion and will work as part of a small team of Farm Technicians and Farm Enterprise Managers, under the Research Farm Manager. The post holder may also be required to carry out duties at other sites including Gogerddan and Aberystwyth and must be capable of working safely and reliably as part of a team or on their own.
The postholder is expected to have a good understanding of the agricultural industry, farm machinery, livestock care, health and nutrition. They will need to have excellent stockman skills to work with adult and growing dairy and beef cattle, ewes, rams and lambs. They will also need to be (or become) proficient in the use and maintenance of standard and specialised farm equipment and machinery. They will need to work with visitors, students and university staff, assisting with teaching and research activities, taking part in activities such as demonstrations and open days as required.
It is likely that there will be the opportunities for training and career progression for the right candidate as the farm seeks to enhance its operations and build resilience in the workforce. It is possible that on occasion additional overtime working at enhanced rates may be available.
There is also a possibility of on-site accommodation provided at industry standard (tied cottage) rates.