What Jobs are available for Livestock Handlers in the United Kingdom?

General Farm Worker / Stock Person

We are looking for a full-timeGeneral Farm Worker to join our team at our large cattle finishing and arable farm.

The role is based in Myton on Swale (9 miles from Boroughbridge) on a modern farm with up-to-date machinery. The farm finishes around 3,000 cattle a year and farms 1,200 acres of land.

The candidate will undertake various farming tasks including cattle and tractor work.

The main responsibilities are:

• Feeding and bedding of cattle
• Administering vaccines to cattle and keeping records of these
• Mucking out of cattle sheds
• Maintaining farm machinery to a good standard
• Some other ad hoc duties during busy times (e.g. during Harvest)

The role will report directly to the Farm Manager and suitable candidates will have:

• Experience of driving agricultural vehicles
• Knowledge cattle husbandry desirable but not essential
• Forklift certificate desirable (training provided to the right candidate)
• Right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving Licence

The successful individual will be enthusiastic, reliable and happy to work outdoors in all weather. They should be polite, have good communication skills and a flexible approach to their duties.

If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!

Reference : AGS539
Vacancy : General Farm Worker
Job Type: Full-time
Location : Myton on Swale
Salary : Competitive dependent on experience
Hours : 8am-5pm Mon - Fri (1-hour daily breaks). Some weekend work / longer hours during harvest
Holidays : 28 days holiday, including bank holidays

National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company.

• Travel between farms as required to provide cover and support
• Prepare poultry sheds and maintain clean environments
• Feed birds, monitor welfare, and assist with collections
• Support daily routines and farm maintenance
• Follow strict biosecurity and safety procedures

• No experience needed – full training provided
• Interest in animals or farming
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic
• Physically fit and happy to work weekends
• Full driving licence and own transport required
• Flexibility to travel between farms in Thetford and Diss

• 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Stakeholder pension & life assurance
• Employee referral scheme
• Career progression in a stable, growing industry

*** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***

General Farm Worker and Tractor Driver

Are you an experienced Farm Worker & Tractor Driver with a passion for hands-on work on mixed arable and livestock farms?

Location of the Job:

Staffordshire / Shropshire, West Midlands.

Salary and Benefits Package:

Paying a competitive hourly pay rate depending on experience, plus overtime.

3 bedroom accommodation available - if you wish to relocate for work.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company:

A mixed farm of arable operations and dairy / livestock.

The Job Role Details:

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Worker to join this agricultural team.

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the daily operations of the farm.

This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn about farming practices.

As Farm Worker you will engage in activities such as tractor driving and farm machinery operating, animal care, relief milking and farm equipment maintenance.

As well as seasonal field work such as carting corn and straw bales, drilling and general field maintenance including fencing.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

• Drive tractors, carry out drilling and maintain the farm machinery.
• Conduct basic repairs on machinery and equipment as needed.
• Engage in heavy lifting as required for various farm duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
• Provide care for livestock, including feeding, cleaning, some milking, bedding and scraping.
• General farm maintenance work around the farm including field fencing.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• Experience driving tractors and operating agricultural and farming machinery.
• Experience working on a mixed / arable / dairy / livestock farm in a recent role.
• A full driving licence.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to working as a team.

How to apply : Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. *

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