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Role Title: General Farm Worker
Location: Llysfasi
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £24,883.56 (plus overtime)
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated General Farm Worker to join our team at the Llysfasi site of Coleg Cambria. This role is essential for smooth operation of our farm activities, focusing on supporting the milking of our dairy herd and a variety of livestock and machinery operations, under the guidance of our Farm Manager.
You will be part of a work rota normally 10 days on and 4 days off (including 1 weekend off).
Benefits:
1. House available on site at a heavily subsidised rate if required
2. Generous holiday entitlement
3. Excellent pension scheme
4. Opportunities for personal and professional development
Responsibilities:
The General Farm Worker will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive array of farm duties. This includes the operation of farm machinery, livestock husbandry, and supporting the milking process. You will contribute to our commitment to high standards by maintaining clean work areas and ensuring the health and welfare of our animals are upheld consistently. A crucial aspect of this role involves supporting our educational mission. You will work closely with lecturers to facilitate practical, hands-on learning experiences for our students, ensuring that all farm tasks are executed with educational outcomes in mind. The role demands flexibility and collaboration with other farm team members to manage farm activities such as feeding and other duties efficiently and effectively.
Essential Requirements
5. Recent industrial experience in agriculture
6. Able to operate a range of agricultural machinery
7. Able to demonstrate proficiency in livestock and crop production, including milking
8. Can establish effective working relationships and is a strong team player
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave