Opportunity information
Salary £20800 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 13/07/2025
Description
This is a great opportunity to experience all of the tasks involved in running a mixed farm from formulating a beef ration, driving a combine (Training can be provided but tractor license is desired), buying livestock to generating an annual budget. You can continue your career in agriculture with us, full time position will be available upon successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate.
We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprentice.
What you'll do at work
You will work as part of a small team and with initial training be able to plan your own day. You will need to be proactive with problems as they arise. This is a great opportunity to experience all of the tasks involved in running a mixed farm from formulating a beef ration, driving a combine (Training can be provided but tractor license is desired), buying livestock to generating an annual budget. You can continue your career in agriculture with us, full time position will be available upon successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience on the following tasks: -
- Daily care for 200 head of cattle.
- Daily care for our small flock of sheep.
- Maintain accurate Livestock records.
- Maintain accurate field records including spraying and fertiliser records.
- Implement and promote regenerative farming techniques.
- Primary and secondary cultivations
- Drilling, Fertiliser Spreading and Spraying
- Combining and corn carting
- Muck Carting and Bale Carting
- Mowing
- Fencing
- Pressure washing buildings, vehicles and equipment
- Machinery and equipment maintenance and diagnostics
What duties will you be responsible for in this role?
- Maintaining the Red Tractor standards of livestock welfare
- Adhere to highest standards of health, safety and environment, following all industry procedures, including maintaining bio-security standards and cleaning schedules
- Ensure the farm yard and all vehicles and equipment are clean and tidy at all times
- Cover the Farm Manager during periods of annual leave
- Understanding leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn to oversee farm performance and meet key targets
- A hands-on approach to farm operations and team management
What will you bring to the role?
- Proven experience in mixed farming would be an advantage
- A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage· A 'Can do' attitude· Willing to learn and ‘muck in’ with a flexible approach
- Punctual and ready to work
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Able to solve problems· Team working
.Takes the initiative
Entry requirements
Maths and English Grade 4 would be desirable but not necessary
A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage
Must hold a full driving license
Tractor/Telehandling license would be desirable.
Training to be provided
1-2-1 teaching and mentoring
A training specialist will provide 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching through online reviews and occasional planned visits to the workplace.
A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice online.
Face to face teaching as a group (Online delivery)
The programme will be delivered online monthly, led by an experienced team with input from industry experts. There will also be optional monthly drop-in sessions for support.
Tutorials
Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.
E-learning
We provide an e -learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.
Things to consider
A level 3 in Agriculture would be an advantage
Must hold a full driving license
Tractor/Tele handling license would be desirable.
Hours Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm (with unpaid breaks daily- 2 x 15 min and 1 x 30 min breaks) Sat - Sun 8 am to 12 midday on a Rota basis
Busy times (July - Oct) 8 am to 10 pm on a Rota basis Minimum 40 hrs per week
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
full time position will be available upon successful completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Hours per week 40
Working week Monday-Sunday
Apprenticeship standard Assistant farm manager (Level 4)
Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, LE17 6DW
