Livestock Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - Mount Folly Farm – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to gain a Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship at Mount Folly Farm in South Devon.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Livestock unit technician (level 3)
Hours: Flexible on a rota system, TBC
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 10 November
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 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

Are you looking to further your career in Agriculture? Do you have an interest in livestock farming? Then read on, as we have a fantastic opportunity for a Livestock Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Mount Folly Farm, situated in the South Hams on the beautiful South Devon coast.

We are looking for candidates with farm experience (desirable) or a qualification/Agriculture apprenticeship completed at Level 2.

This is great opportunity to grow a career in agriculture, as there are opportunities for permanent employment and further development following the Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Each day may bring new challenges and opportunities, including dealing with the British weather!

The main duties will include but are not limited to:

Operating farm machinery including tractors and attachments
Monitoring livestock
Monitoring supplies stock e.g. livestock feed etc
Handling livestock and providing appropriate accommodation for them
Working in a team and keeping records.

What will you bring to the role?

A 'Can do' attitude
Willing to learn and ‘muck in’
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
Physical fitness

Due to the farm location, candidates will need to be have a full UK driving licence and own transport.

Where you’ll work

Mount Folly Farm, Folly Hill, Bigbury On Sea

Kingsbridge

TQ7 4AR

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

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

Your training course

Livestock unit technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Plan, implement, monitor and review health and safety of self, others and livestock; including risk assessments and biosecurity policy.

Manage, monitor and evaluate the financial viability of delivered diets, using relevant resources

Maintain, analyse and utilize production records (both written and digital) to improve productivity and aid compliance

Implement breeding plan, monitor and manage the physical condition and check that selected stock are in the correct condition for breeding.

Use the most appropriate technology or digital system (for example, robotic milking, EID tagging, GPS tracking) to ensure that livestock performance is optimised, and its health and welfare is maintained.

Prepare, maintain and operate farm vehicles, and attachments, in different environmental and ground conditions

Carry out day-to-day management of unit conforming to current welfare legislation and current industry welfare codes, including planning for personnel and undertake key activities, to meet KPI’s

Implement, monitor, manage and review livestock health & welfare plan.

Ensure that grass and forage crops are of the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with farm KPIs

Plan, implement, monitor and review movement of livestock at different stages of production cycle, including preparation of movement documents and allocating resource

Plan and implement cleaning procedures across the livestock unit, including management of manure and manage livestock in accommodation

Implement changes to policy and working practice, based on market factors such as price, supply chain requirements and new legislation

Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support business operation and development

Select and prepare livestock for sale or transfer in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Identify need for euthanasia, contact relevant professionals and complete necessary paperwork