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Pertemps
£13.50 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Girvan, South Ayrshire
Ref 629106750
Posted 20 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Farm Worker jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 1 Farm Worker jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Farm Worker do?
Farm labourers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.
Tasks required include:
- Operates farm machinery to prepare soil, fertilise and treat crops.
- Cultivates growing crops by hoeing, spraying and thinning as necessary.
- Weighs and measures foodstuffs, feeds animals and checks them for any signs of disease.
- Cleans barns, sheds, pens, yards, incubators and breeding units and sterilises milking and other equipment as necessary.
- Treats minor ailments, delivers vaccinations and other medicines under the direction of the veterinary surgeon, and assists the veterinary surgeon as required.
- Catches, moves, and handles livestock, including in preparation for transport.
- Carries out maintenance on farm buildings, hedges, ditches and erects and repairs fences.
What are the entry requirements for a Farm Worker?
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by vocational training at an agricultural college. A variety of vocational qualifications in Agriculture are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.