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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed