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How many Poultry Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Poultry Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Poultry Assistant 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 Poultry Assistant?

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.