Livestock Unit Technician apprentice
STAPLEGROVE LIVESTOCK LTD
CULLOMPTON (EX15 2HU)
Closes on Monday 6 July 2026
Posted on 10 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Foxhill Livestock Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Livestock Unit Technician apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in agriculture.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Livestock unit technician (level 3)
- Hours
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To include weekend work on a rota basis, depending on times of year and workload. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
Are you looking to work in a farming environment set in a stunning location, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic views?
Are you passionate about working with animals and looking to build a career in agriculture?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Livestock Unit Technician Apprentice while attending college to gain industry-recognised qualifications.
You duties will include:
- Assist in the daily care and management of livestock
- Monitor animal health and welfare
- Maintain clean and safe working environments
- Support feeding, breeding, and record-keeping activities
- Learn modern farming techniques and best practices
- Operate and maintain a range of farm equipment
Where you'll work
FOXHILL FARM
BLACKBOROUGH
CULLOMPTON
EX15 2HU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CORNWALL 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
- You will be working towards a Level 3 Livestock Unit Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor
- You will be required to attend Bicton College for block weeks as part of the apprenticeship training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
The candidate will have a strong interest in agriculture and animal care. They will have a willingness to learn and work outdoors in all weather conditions. The apprentice will have good team work skills and communication skills. They must be commited to attending college as well as completing their practical training.
About this employer
Foxhill Livestock Ltd established in 2011 is a high-profile, Devon-based agricultural business specialising in breeding and selling elite, pedigree Limousin and Aberdeen Angus cattle, along with Charollais and Texel sheep. They focus on producing top-quality, prize-winning livestock for breeding, with extensive success at national shows and sales.
Based in Cullompton, Devon, the business is well-regarded for producing champion bloodlines in the UK agricultural sector.
After this apprenticeship
- A permanent position may be available for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CORNWALL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025849.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 6 July 2026