Askham Bryan College is seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our Farm Team as a Relief Weekend Feeder Wagon Operator. Based on our working farm just outside York, this role provides support across a diverse agricultural enterprise that includes a 200-cow dairy herd, beef cattle, sheep and arable operations.
Working every other weekend, with the potential for additional relief shifts during the week, the successful candidate will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of livestock operations. The role requires a practical approach, a commitment to high standards of animal welfare, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider farm team.
This opportunity would suit someone with previous livestock or agricultural experience who is looking for flexible weekend work in a varied and rewarding farm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the feeder wagon and prepare/distribute feed rations to livestock in accordance with farm procedures.
- Scrape out livestock housing and maintain clean, safe and hygienic farm environments.
- Bed up livestock accommodation to ensure high standards of animal comfort and welfare.
- Carry out general stockmanship duties, including monitoring livestock health, welfare and behaviour, reporting any concerns as appropriate.
- Assist with the daily care and management of dairy, beef and sheep enterprises as required.
- Operate farm machinery and equipment safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
- Maintain a tidy working environment and support good farm housekeeping standards.
- Work collaboratively with farm staff to ensure the efficient operation of weekend farm activities.
- Undertake additional farm duties appropriate to the role and competency level when required.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience of tractor operation and working with agricultural machinery.
- Telehandler Certificate.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively with minimal supervision.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of work and animal welfare.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices within a farming environment.
- Willingness to undertake a DBS check as part of the pre-employment process.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, if sufficient applications are received.
Interviews: tbc
Start Date: As soon as possible. The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).
About the College:
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.
For more information, please contact farm@askham-bryan.ac.uk, or click ‘apply now’.
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
- We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
- We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
- We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
- Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
- Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
- Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.