3 Farmhands jobs in Market Drayton

Status: Permanent, 48 hours per week   

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th October 2025

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

Overview

Reaseheath College is one of the UK’s leading land-based colleges, renowned for delivering quality education for over 100 years. Our 600-acre mixed farm consisting of Dairy, Sheep and Pigs, is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, investing in advanced technologies such as robotic feeding, precision farming, and data analytics as part of the Institute of Technology.

The Farm’s Dairy herd currently consists of 300 Pedigree Holstein and Ayrshire cows with a herd average of over 1000 litres. Half of the herd is milked using our GEA rapid exit parlour whilst the other half managed and milked through 2 Lely A5 astronauts in a separate barn with robotic slurry collector. The dairy team is responsible for demonstrating the very highest levels of best practice throughout the unit from dairy hygiene and animal welfare to communication and student development. 

The farm team is also responsible for growing and maintaining the brand of Reaseheath both as a college and a farming business, engaging with industry and returning new industry thinking to the college.

About the role

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will work closely with the farm and curriculum teams to support the management of our livestock enterprises (dairy, sheep, pigs) and arable operations. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and farm management, and will also assist in the training and instruction of students in telescopic handler operations (RTITB).

Our farm serves as a vital teaching resource for the Agriculture department and the wider college, with a focus on best practice, innovation, and student development. You will help ensure the farm delivers an outstanding learner experience while operating as a commercial enterprise.

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day care and management of livestock (dairy, sheep, pigs) and support for arable operations.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm safety.
• Operate and maintain modern farm equipment, including robotic milking systems and telescopic handlers.
• Support the training and instruction of students in practical farm tasks and machinery use.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of Reaseheath College as a centre of excellence in agriculture.
• Engage with industry partners and bring new thinking back to the college.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in agriculture, particularly with livestock production systems.
• Demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for the full range of livestock-related duties.
• Demonstrate a strong eye for detail and commitment to best practice in animal welfare.
• Be confident in operating modern farm machinery and technology.
• Hold (or be willing to work towards) relevant qualifications for telescopic handler instruction (RTITB).
• Be an effective communicator and team player, able to support and instruct students. 

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.

Status: Permanent, 48 hours per week   

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th October 2025

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

Overview

Reaseheath College is one of the UK’s leading land-based colleges, renowned for delivering quality education for over 100 years. Our 600-acre mixed farm consisting of Dairy, Sheep and Pigs, is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, investing in advanced technologies such as robotic feeding, precision farming, and data analytics as part of the Institute of Technology.

The Farm’s Dairy herd currently consists of 300 Pedigree Holstein and Ayrshire cows with a herd average of over 1000 litres. Half of the herd is milked using our GEA rapid exit parlour whilst the other half managed and milked through 2 Lely A5 astronauts in a separate barn with robotic slurry collector. The dairy team is responsible for demonstrating the very highest levels of best practice throughout the unit from dairy hygiene and animal welfare to communication and student development. 

The farm team is also responsible for growing and maintaining the brand of Reaseheath both as a college and a farming business, engaging with industry and returning new industry thinking to the college.

About the role

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will work closely with the farm and curriculum teams to support the management of our livestock enterprises (dairy, sheep, pigs) and arable operations. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and farm management, and will also assist in the training and instruction of students in telescopic handler operations (RTITB).

Our farm serves as a vital teaching resource for the Agriculture department and the wider college, with a focus on best practice, innovation, and student development. You will help ensure the farm delivers an outstanding learner experience while operating as a commercial enterprise.

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day care and management of livestock (dairy, sheep, pigs) and support for arable operations.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm safety.
• Operate and maintain modern farm equipment, including robotic milking systems and telescopic handlers.
• Support the training and instruction of students in practical farm tasks and machinery use.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of Reaseheath College as a centre of excellence in agriculture.
• Engage with industry partners and bring new thinking back to the college.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in agriculture, particularly with livestock production systems.
• Demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for the full range of livestock-related duties.
• Demonstrate a strong eye for detail and commitment to best practice in animal welfare.
• Be confident in operating modern farm machinery and technology.
• Hold (or be willing to work towards) relevant qualifications for telescopic handler instruction (RTITB).
• Be an effective communicator and team player, able to support and instruct students. 

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.