General Farm Worker Apprentice
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
West Bromwich, B71 3SZ
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 October 2024
Contents
Summary
This post will assist in providing and maintaining the operation of two farms and their associated visitor centres, at Forge Mill Farm and Sandwell Park Farm - part of the Sandwell Valley Estate.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- General farm worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Between 7am & 4pm. 5 days out of 7 on a Rota system - to include bank holidays and weekends (TBC).
This is a 7 day service, as the animals must still be cared for every day, whatever the weather
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Assisting in the care and welfare of farm livestock and small animals, to include grooming, feeding and mucking out
- To interact with visitors, lead demonstrations and take part in discussions, animal activities and group tours
- To assist with seasonal activities and events including lambing, sheep shearing, pumpkin picking, sunflowers event, and other large-scale events held at Forge Mill Farm and Sandwell Park Farm
- Help to maintain farmland and farm yard areas, within the Sandwell Valley locality
- Help staff to carry out their duties and ensure the safety and security of the farm building and its equipment
- Assist with the engagement and supervision of college students and schools groups that visit the farms
Where you’ll work
Forge Mill Farm
Forge Lane
West Bromwich
B71 3SZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
General farm worker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
At the end you will gain a Level 2 General Farm Worker Qualification. This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate. The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality and Diversity.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade D / 3 or above)
- English Language (grade D / 3 or above)
- English (grade Level 1)
- Maths (grade Level 1)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Work in all weathers
- Interest in Animals
- Wear a uniform
- Follow instructions
- Friendly attitude
Other requirements
Proof of qualification certificates will be required. This position will suit someone with an interest in working with animals and in an outdoor environment in all sorts of weather elements.
About this company
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is a fixed term 12-month contract. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Parmjit Sidhu
parmjit_sidhu@sandwell.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280397.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)
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