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• How many Agricultural Contractor jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 1 Agricultural Contractor jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Agricultural Contractor do?

  Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.

  Tasks required include:

  • Arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce.
  • Ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks.
  • Feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary.
  • Maintains records of production, finance and breeding.
  • Operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors.
  • Plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops.
  • Undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance.

• What are the entry requirements for a Agricultural Contractor ?

  No formal academic qualifications are required, but prior practical farming experience is normally needed. Training is typically received on-the-job and via a variety of vocational qualifications in agriculture, including NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1 to 4. Apprenticeships are also available in some areas.

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