Apprentice Stockperson
H R BOURN & SONS (PARTNERSHIP)
LINCS (LN8 5PH)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 March 2026
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Summary
Work alongside the Head Stockperson supporting daily farm operations. Duties include feeding and bedding livestock, health checks, feeder replenishment, calving support, vaccinations, foot trimming, weighing and maintaining passports. Gain hands-on experience within a beef and arable farming environment.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Work alongside experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge in a business that actively encourages progression and development. This is a hands-on role where you get out what you put in, with excellent opportunities to grow.
- Training course
- Livestock unit technician (level 3)
- Hours
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To be discussed at Interview. Flexibility required during peak seasons, including early starts on a rota. Standard hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Work alongside the Head Stockperson supporting daily livestock duties
- Feed and bed livestock to maintain high welfare standards
- Carry out routine health checks and monitor animal condition
- Replenish feeders and manage feeding routines
- Assist with calving, vaccinations and foot trimming
- Record livestock data including passports and weights
Where you'll work
LOUTH RD
WRAGBY
MARKET RASEN
LINCS
LN8 5PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Training course
Livestock unit technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Plan, implement, monitor and review health and safety of self, others and livestock; including risk assessments and biosecurity policy.
- Manage, monitor and evaluate the financial viability of delivered diets, using relevant resources
- Maintain, analyse and utilize production records (both written and digital) to improve productivity and aid compliance
- Implement breeding plan, monitor and manage the physical condition and check that selected stock are in the correct condition for breeding.
- Use the most appropriate technology or digital system (for example, robotic milking, EID tagging, GPS tracking) to ensure that livestock performance is optimised, and its health and welfare is maintained.
- Prepare, maintain and operate farm vehicles, and attachments, in different environmental and ground conditions
- Carry out day-to-day management of unit conforming to current welfare legislation and current industry welfare codes, including planning for personnel and undertake key activities, to meet KPI’s
- Implement, monitor, manage and review livestock health & welfare plan.
- Ensure that grass and forage crops are of the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with farm KPIs
- Plan, implement, monitor and review movement of livestock at different stages of production cycle, including preparation of movement documents and allocating resource
- Plan and implement cleaning procedures across the livestock unit, including management of manure and manage livestock in accommodation
- Implement changes to policy and working practice, based on market factors such as price, supply chain requirements and new legislation
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support business operation and development
- Select and prepare livestock for sale or transfer in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Identify need for euthanasia, contact relevant professionals and complete necessary paperwork
- Plan, implement, monitor and review health and safety of self, others and livestock; including risk assessments and biosecurity policy.
- Manage, monitor and evaluate the financial viability of delivered diets, using relevant resources
- Maintain, analyse and utilize production records (both written and digital) to improve productivity and aid compliance
- Implement breeding plan, monitor and manage the physical condition and check that selected stock are in the correct condition for breeding.
- Use the most appropriate technology or digital system (for example, robotic milking, EID tagging, GPS tracking) to ensure that livestock performance is optimised, and its health and welfare is maintained.
- Prepare, maintain and operate farm vehicles, and attachments, in different environmental and ground conditions
- Carry out day-to-day management of unit conforming to current welfare legislation and current industry welfare codes, including planning for personnel and undertake key activities, to meet KPI’s
- Implement, monitor, manage and review livestock health & welfare plan.
- Ensure that grass and forage crops are of the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with farm KPIs
- Plan, implement, monitor and review movement of livestock at different stages of production cycle, including preparation of movement documents and allocating resource
- Plan and implement cleaning procedures across the livestock unit, including management of manure and manage livestock in accommodation
- Implement changes to policy and working practice, based on market factors such as price, supply chain requirements and new legislation
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support business operation and development
- Select and prepare livestock for sale or transfer in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Identify need for euthanasia, contact relevant professionals and complete necessary paperwork
Training schedule
Apprentices typically spend 4 days in the workplace gaining hands-on experience, alongside 1 day in college to support their learning.
More training information
The college day will be delivered at the Bishop Burton Campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Good practical awareness
- Flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual
Other requirements
- Full UK driving licence required due to rural location
- Weekend work may be required depending on the season
- Longer hours expected during busy/peak periods
- A physically demanding role requiring hands-on work
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Fast-paced, high-pressure environment at times
- Opportunities for progression are earned through hard work and commitment
- Positive attitude, resilience and a good sense of humour are important
- Willingness to learn from experienced staff and take on feedback
- Fork Lift Licence Desirable
About this employer
H R Bourn & Sons is a family-run farming business based near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. The business operates a mixed system of arable farming and beef production, combining modern machinery with hands-on livestock management.
With a strong reputation in the agricultural sector, they offer a supportive environment where apprentices can gain practical experience and develop key skills across a range of farming activities.
Company benefits
Holiday entitlement and sick pay
Workplace pension (for employees aged 22+, details to be discussed at interview)**
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to progress onto the next level apprenticeship and secure full-time employment. Build experience from the ground up with clear progression into more senior and potentially management roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Jade Bishop
apprenticeshipenquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk
01964553056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023777.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)