Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship

Skerntrainingandskills; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farm in Barnstaple is seeking enthusiastic candidates for an apprenticeship in agriculture. The role includes daily milking, livestock management, and farming maintenance. Ideal candidates will be physically fit, reliable, and eager to learn. The position offers hands-on experience with the potential for permanent employment, supporting skills development in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Logical thinking and ability to prioritize workload.
• Some experience in farming is desirable.
• Driving license/car preferred due to shift times/location.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily milking rota.
• Assist with rearing young stock and grazing management.
• Engage in tractor work and general farm maintenance.
• Handle livestock and manage grassland.

Skills

Logical

Physical fitness

Initiative

Farming experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4

Job description

James Bartlett is a fifth-generation family farmer at Sandyke Farm, Barnstable, Devon. He manages a summer calving herd of 200 cows.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow your career in farming. We are looking for candidates who wish to grow their career in agriculture as there are opportunities for permanent employment. Each day may bring new challenges and opportunities, including dealing with the British weather!

The main duties will include but are not limited to:

• Being part of the daily milking rota
• Involved with rearing young stock
• Assist with the grazing management
• Tractor work - scraping out, feeding up
• Fence management
• Livestock Handling and husbandry (Dairy Cows & Young Stock)
• Grassland Management – Grazing, Silage
• General Farm work and Maintenance
• Maintaining machinery, property, hedges and fences

What will your bring to the role?

• Logical
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Reliable
• Able to prioritise work load
• Farming experience (desirable)
• Strong work ethic
• The ability to get up and get motivated early in a morning!

The pay rate for this role is the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices, currently £7.55 per hour.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 would be an advantage.

Ideally you will have some farming work experience.

Driving licence/car preferred due to shift times/location.

Skills required

• Logical
• Physical fitness
• Initiative

Training to be provided

You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.

As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in agriculture.

Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.

You will gain a Livestock Technician Level 3 qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.

Things to consider

Interview will be via 1 day work trial. Driving would be an advantage as early and late shift patterns. Please ensure you research the location and transport access prior to applying. This is a physical job within a small team. Activities are carried outside and inside in all weathers. 40 hours per week working on a rota.

You will gain a Livestock Technician Level 3 qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.

Location

At a Glance

Working week:
Rota to be confirmed

Duration:
15 Months