Job Description
Agricultural Farm Worker – Barnsley College - Permanent - £21,382 per annum
Wigfield Farm is set in the Worsbrough Country Park area of Barnsley and has three main functions:
- A base for Barnsley College Animal Management and Horticulture courses
- A working Farm producing livestock
- An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community
The Land Based Industries Department are looking for a highly motivated Farm Worker to join our established team based at Wigfield Farm. The farm team are responsible for all animal husbandry tasks, ensuring the facilities support the delivery of education and provide high quality animal experiences for external customers.
First of all, what’s in it for you?
- Generous annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
- Contributory pension schemes (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores – who doesn’t love 20% off?
- Access to healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development days and paid volunteering days
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Northern Rail Season Ticket Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Agricultural Farm Worker
Land Based Industries
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£21,382 per annum
Our new Agricultural Farm Worker will be instrumental in the daily operation of the College farm. Much smaller than a standard commercial farm, Wigfield covers 55 acres of land and houses less than 80 animals including cattle and poultry. Driving tractors and operating agricultural machinery is a key part of this role, so experience in this area is desirable.
We are looking for someone who appreciates the Farm’s primary function as a curriculum resource for our students but recognises the nature of the environment, upholding high regard for essential health and safety measures, as well as the upmost respect for animal welfare. This role will offer the opportunity to work in practical agriculture but also provides a cohesive link between the farm, visitor offering and the teaching team. This ensures a high-quality experience appropriate to our students, staff, animals and visitors to best current industry practice.
This is a busy post and the successful Farm Worker will fulfil a role in delivering the high standards of customer service expected by the customers of Wigfield Farm. Please note this work will be a mixture of weekday, weekends and holiday working.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for Applications Wednesday 9th August 2023 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,382.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REC1587
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