Farm Assistant Beaconsfield, England
Job description
Farm Assistant
Contract Type: Full time
Working Pattern: 41.25 hours p/w (Mon-Fri) in addition to 1 weekend shift p/m
Employment Type: Permanent
Reporting Line: Farm Manager
Salary: Up to £24k depending on experience, plus benefits as well as either accommodation allowance or on site accommodation
Overview of the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to work on of one of the most prestigious organic farms in the country. The farming business comprises 900 acres of grass and arable, a herd of 250 head of cattle, 100 crossbred sheep, modern farm buildings and a number of diversification activities. All livestock are organic and are sold to premium outlets including to Waitrose and Marks and Spencer. The farm also has a small direct retailing enterprise through which both beef and lamb are sold to local customers.
The candidate will report directly to the Farm Manager. Savills assist with the management of the farm and the wider estate, interaction with Surveyors and Farming Advisors from
Savills is therefore required.
This role could be adapted to suit either a candidate who is interested in entering the industry or one that has prior experience.
Our Mission and Values
The Portman Estate is a forward-thinking property company with an enduring heritage and a commitment to primarily promoting and protecting the long-term success of Marylebone and London’s West End. We recognise our responsibility to provide a high quality, sustainable environment while seeking to safeguard our community, manage responsively and evolve our portfolio for the benefit of all. We aim to do this with a Clean Heart and a
Cheerful Spirit, as the family motto directs.
At The Portman Estate we prioritise particular values:
- Respect maintaining relationships; ability to listen; understanding another’s viewpoint; acknowledging other’s efforts
- Ethical moral principles; knowing what is right and wrong; high standards
- Inclusivity ensuring sense of belonging; being open and fair to all; making individuals feel valued and able to reach their full potential; approachable; accessible; open; easy to talk to; welcoming; friendly
- Integrity honesty; trustworthy; decency; honour; sincerity; high standards of competence and skill; strong code of conduct; loyal to colleagues
and we do so with
- Moral courage standing up for what is right; taking action for moral reasons
Job Responsibilities:
The Job Responsibilities detailed below are not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope and role:
(1) Assisting with day-to-day Farm management
- Farm maintenance
- Keeping medicine records
- Keeping field records
- Daily livestock checks
(2) Management of beef herd
- Feeding the herd
- Assisting with calving
- Dehorning
- Supporting with the selection of stock
(3) Management of sheep flock
- Feeding the flock
- Assisting with lambing
- Ringing lambs
- Moving and handling sheep
(4) Machinery and tractor work
- Hedgecutting
- Topping
- Baling
- Ploughing
(5) General estate duties
- Fencing
- Ditching
- Strimming
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Person Specification
The below specification details the set of criteria that outlines the essential and desirable traits a candidate should have to be considered for the role.
Essential Desirable
Specific Training UK Driving Licence Chainsaw Licence
Skills / Tractor test qualification
Knowledge
- Previous experience of working on a farm or equivalent environment
Experience Previous experience of working with tractor / machinery
- Demonstrable interest in livestock and agriculture
- Willingness to learn new
- Good interpersonal
(written and verbal) communication skills
- A self-starter able to work well independently
- Ability to manage own
Other workload and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Thorough, conscientious and with a good eye for accuracy and detail
- A professional, efficient and hands on approach to work
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2023
