Farm and Attraction Worker
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.49 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £22,405.5 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | TN26 3RJ |
| Company: | Canterbury Oast Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 34262-132-04251201 |
Summary
We are seeking a great Farm and Attraction Worker with an engaging and friendly personality to join our team working on the farm at The Rare Breeds Centre.
AS A FARM AND ATTRACTION WORKER YOU WILL:
o Undertake general farm work
o Ensure the wellbeing of livestock
o Maintain animal enclosures
o Assist with providing the daily visitor events
o Support the smooth and safe running of the Rare Breeds Centre as a farm, visitor attraction and life skills provider
o Drive farm vehicles including a tractor with ancillary attachments
This Farm and Attraction Worker role is being offered on a permanent full time contract. The hours are 37.5 per week (between 07:30 and 17:30) and you will be required to work alternate weekends with 2 days off before or after your working weekend. Due to our rural location you will need your own transport.
AS A FARM AND ATTRACTION WORKER YOU WILL IDEALLY HAVE OR WILLING TO LEARN:
o One years' practical knowledge and experience of working with and handling a range of small and large livestock
o Experience of driving tractors and ancillary attachments
o Competent in the use of hand tools and farm machinery
o Experience of working with/alongside adults with learning disabilities
o A friendly and engaging personality with excellent customer service skills
o A full UK (Manual) driving licence and be aged 21 or over
IN RETURN YOU WILL RECEIVE:
o Annual salary: £22,405.5 pa plus weekend allowance
o 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
o Paid DBS check
o Contributory pension scheme
o Healthcare Cash Plan
o Excellent training and development opportunities
THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE AND CANTERBURY OAST TRUST:
Canterbury Oast Trust owns and runs the Rare Breeds Centre, a busy tourist farm attraction with more than 130,000 visitors a year.
The Farm is a great day out to see traditional rare breed animals, play in the parks, and ride on the tractor.
APPOINTMENTS:
All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including:
o Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
o An enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
o Two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)
o A full and detailed employment history
o A full manual driving licence; Aged 21 or over (insurance purposes)
INTERESTED?
For more information about the Farm and Attraction Worker role please click apply to visit our recruitment page.
AS A FARM AND ATTRACTION WORKER YOU WILL:
o Undertake general farm work
o Ensure the wellbeing of livestock
o Maintain animal enclosures
o Assist with providing the daily visitor events
o Support the smooth and safe running of the Rare Breeds Centre as a farm, visitor attraction and life skills provider
o Drive farm vehicles including a tractor with ancillary attachments
This Farm and Attraction Worker role is being offered on a permanent full time contract. The hours are 37.5 per week (between 07:30 and 17:30) and you will be required to work alternate weekends with 2 days off before or after your working weekend. Due to our rural location you will need your own transport.
AS A FARM AND ATTRACTION WORKER YOU WILL IDEALLY HAVE OR WILLING TO LEARN:
o One years' practical knowledge and experience of working with and handling a range of small and large livestock
o Experience of driving tractors and ancillary attachments
o Competent in the use of hand tools and farm machinery
o Experience of working with/alongside adults with learning disabilities
o A friendly and engaging personality with excellent customer service skills
o A full UK (Manual) driving licence and be aged 21 or over
IN RETURN YOU WILL RECEIVE:
o Annual salary: £22,405.5 pa plus weekend allowance
o 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
o Paid DBS check
o Contributory pension scheme
o Healthcare Cash Plan
o Excellent training and development opportunities
THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE AND CANTERBURY OAST TRUST:
Canterbury Oast Trust owns and runs the Rare Breeds Centre, a busy tourist farm attraction with more than 130,000 visitors a year.
The Farm is a great day out to see traditional rare breed animals, play in the parks, and ride on the tractor.
APPOINTMENTS:
All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including:
o Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
o An enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
o Two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)
o A full and detailed employment history
o A full manual driving licence; Aged 21 or over (insurance purposes)
INTERESTED?
For more information about the Farm and Attraction Worker role please click apply to visit our recruitment page.