Apprentice General Farm Worker (Livestock) Flower Farm
Potential candidate will have a unique position operating alongside the farmer who works hands on in the business, not from an office (he’s not very good at paperwork) and within the management team. The farm employs 30 full time and up to 100 part-time staff. Persons with a strong farming background may find this an ideal.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,255.40 to £22,230.00
Subject to skills (above minimum wage)
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00 (max 40 hours a week for 16 to 18 year olds)
Total hours per week: 45.0
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2022
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Date posted
14 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000065695
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As the job description implies it’s no ordinary farm. If you admire Jeremy Clarkson’s farm this operates on a similar basis. It’s very much in the public eye.
- Looking after livestock (chickens, turkeys, sheep, cows)
- Sorting/grading eggs
- Fencing
- Tractor driving
- Field maintenance
- Helping run farm shop behind the scenes
- Working with farm team on farm maintenance, and machinery etc
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The employee will benefit from studying the general farm worker apprenticeship at the well known Plumpton College – see details below:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/general-farm-worker-v1-0
General Farm Worker Level 2
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is an opportunity for a full time position following the completion of your apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Training
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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