Dean Common Farm is a family run farm which has been going for over 100 years, having passed down through the generations. The farm is found on the edge of the Forest of Dean where they have a quality herd of both suckler cows and breeding ewes.
The role:
- Day to day care of both cattle and sheep
- Feeding livestock
- Checking on livestock regularly
- Reporting back to the farm owner regarding animal welfare
- Help with rearing livestock
- Assist with fencing and groundworks
- General help around the farm
- Help maintain the farms facilities i.e. mucking out and cleaning sheds etc
Desired skills:
- Punctuality
- Familiar with livestock
- Ability to work on their own
- Able to problem solve
Desired personal qualities:
- Politeness
- Keen to help
- Willing to learn
Desired qualifications:
- GCSE grade 1 or above in English and maths, or Functional Skills level 1
Future prospects?
- There is the potential for the post to become full time for the right candidate
Reality check
- This is a physical job on the farm with some weekend work required.
For more information about the vacancy or to apply, please contact Debbie Probert on probertd@hlcollege.ac.uk or 07966 132377.
