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Apprentice Stockperson Cherrywood Pigs Ltd

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a well-established outdoor pig breeding farm in the South Oxfordshire area.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    40 hours a week, 3 weekly rota system with some weekend working. Shifts TBA.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    31 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000047893

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Cherrywood Pigs Ltd are a successful pig breeding unit based in the South Stoke area and are looking to recruit a motivated Apprentice Stockperson. Working within a team day to day duties will include the following;

  • General livestock care and maintenance
  • Feeding livestock
  • Assisting with artificial insemination
  • Piglet care
  • Adhering to health and safety policy
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Tractor Driving

This role is based on a 3 week rota with some weekend working required.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Standard in General Farm Worker
  • Weekly day release into college
  • End-point assessment to be completed at the end of the programme
  • Level 1/Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English may be required dependent on GCSE results or equivalent qualifications

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full time position will be reviewed on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Punctual, Reliable, Motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 / C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 / C or above) Desired

Things to consider

This role is physically demanding and will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions.

About the employer

A well established pig breeding unit based in the South Stoke area near Reading.

Employer

Cherrywood Pigs Ltd

Address

3 Behoes Cottages

Behoes Lane, Woodcote

Reading

RG8 0PS

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Training

Training provider

BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, THE (BCA)

Contact

Sarah Hill

shill@bca.ac.uk

01628 827530

Apprenticeship standard

General farm worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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