Farm Assistant-Mobile

Permanent job opportunity

Mobile Farm Assistant

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Do you have a full UK driving licence?

Are you flexible to work 5 days out of 7?

Are you able to work overtime when required?

We are looking for a mobile farm assistant; the role will involve driving the company van to various farms and supporting the farm management teams to get the farms ready to operate

Experience is advantageous; however, training can be provided

Please note, start times may vary

In your role as mobile farm assistant:

• Driving to various farms
• Labouring, some physical work
• Cleaning out sheds and farm areas
• Maintain required high standards of housekeeping, ensuring that the farm is kept clean and tidy, all roadways are free of litter and weeds
• Grass cutting
• Reducing the risk of vermin contamination
• Poultry welfare

• To maintain correct and up to date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc.
• To assist other operations such as vaccinating, bird weighing and catching and collection, thus maintaining a smooth operation through processing
• To monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting patterns within agreed guidelines, so that the highest quality atmosphere and condition in which the birds can thrive is achieved. 
• Safe use of chemicals
• To learn and operate all equipment and machinery
• All other associated tasks

Our ideal candidate:

• Experience in a similar environment
• Full UK driving licence, van experience
• Holds a food hygiene certificate
• Willing to learn and gain a full understanding of poultry
• Responsible and an effective communicator
• Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of the operation of all equipment on the farm

Rate of pay

£13.12 per hr

1.5 overtime rate

For a full job description, please apply with a current CV