Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Livestock Technician Apprenticeship
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Livestock Technician Apprenticeship
Salary
National Minimum Wage
Location:
Holyfield Hall Farm (EN9 2EG)
Type Of Position
Fixed term
About the Role
Level 3 apprenticeship on beef and arable farm in the Lee Valley.
35 hours per week inclusive of training. Fixed term 12 to 18 months
The award-winning Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin. The park provides a unique 'natural' corridor on London’s doorstep and provides a vital refuge for wildlife. It contains a variety of landscapes and open spaces to enjoy, from industrial heritage sites and nature reserves, to a 1,000-acre country park and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Responsibilities
This role involves:
- Operating farm machinery, including tractors and attachments
- Monitoring and feeding livestock
- Checking and managing supply stocks such as feed
- Handling livestock and ensuring appropriate accommodation
- Grass rolling and drilling
- Maintaining accurate records
- Working effectively as part of a team
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Initiative, logical thinking, attention to detail, reliability, physical fitness
- Ability to prioritize workloads with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm
- A tractor license
- Beef cattle experience
- Confidence and hardworking attitude
- A full driving license to operate machinery
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive support from an assessor and complete a blend of face-to-face and online learning, working towards a Level 3 Livestock Technician qualification, with duties expanding as your skills develop and opportunities for permanent employment and progression onto a Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship upon successful completion.
About the Organisation
If you are looking for an alternative to college or university, wanting to learn new skills, build a career, and be a part of an exhilarating team experience, then look no further than the Lee Valley Apprenticeship Scheme. We are seeking people with lots of initiative, who are looking to gain a variety of transferable skills while building a career within an exciting leisure environment.
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Application Process
If you feel that you have the right blend of skills for this role, please download and complete an application form and return it via email to jobs@leevalleypark.org.uk or post to The HR Team, Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy without prior notice. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.
Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer. We reserve the right to amend the closing date of this advert. No agencies please.
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