Farm Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The National Botanic Garden of Wales |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0018 |
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Job title Farm Assistant/Worker
Department Horticulture, Learning, Nature
Reports to NNR and Farm Manager
Salary £24,000 per annum
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend cover when required
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1 Livestock Management and Conservation Grazing
• Daily care of livestock, including feeding, bedding, health checks, and cleaning.
• Assisting with calving, lambing, tagging, and general livestock husbandry.
• Supporting livestock movement within the farm and between conservation grazing sites.
• Recording livestock data using paper and digital systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
2 Land and Habitat Management
• Assisting with grassland restoration, reseeding, and hay production.
• Supporting wetland and woodland habitat restoration projects.
• Carrying out routine land management tasks, including fencing, hedge laying, and scrub clearance.
• Helping maintain public footpaths, visitor access areas, and biodiversity zones.
3 Machinery and Equipment Operation
• Operating farm equipment, including tractors, telehandlers, and ATVs (training available if required).
• Maintaining and repairing farm machinery, fencing, gates, and buildings.
• Ensuring safe and responsible use of tools and machinery to support conservation and farm operations.
4 Professional Engagement & Learning Support
• Assist with guided site visits for professional stakeholders including government, conservation organisations, community and land management groups.
• Support learning visits from colleges and universities, facilitating educational meetings on sustainable farming, conservation, and biodiversity management.
5 Estate and Woodland Management
• Supporting woodland management activities such as coppicing, tree planting, and charcoal production.
• Assisting with biochar, log cutting, packaging, and timber processing.
6 Compliance, Health and Safety
• Adhering to health and safety policies, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.
• Supporting biosecurity measures and best practices in livestock and land management.
• Ensuring farm and reserve operations align with organic standards, conservation goals, and sustainable land management principles.
7. Additional Responsibilities
• Undertake Duty Manager responsibilities on a rotational basis, ensuring the smooth operation of the NBGW site during weekends, holidays, or special events.
• Act as the point of contact for operational issues, visitor queries, and emergency situations when on duty.
• Ensure health and safety procedures, site security, and visitor experience standards are maintained during Duty Manager shifts.
• Additional recompense will be provided for Duty Manager responsibilities in line with NBGW policies.
Essential and Desirable Criteria - please see our website for further details
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Land Management, or Environmental Conservation.
Tractor driving / telehandler licence/tickets
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Experience in livestock handling, farm work, or conservation land management.
Practical experience in fencing, hedge laying, woodland work, and estate maintenance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of administration of cattle and sheep medication.
Experience in statutory livestock recording processes.
Basic knowledge of farm machinery operation and maintenance.
Livestock vet and med certificate.
Knowledge/ experience of legal requirements relating to livestock husbandry and management and farm operations.
Full UK driving license (required for remote farm locations).
Relevant training tickets/ qualifications e.g. tractor. telehandler, ATV, chainsaw, 1st aid (training can be provided if necessary).
Experience
Experience with organic farming, conservation grazing, or nature reserves.
Knowledge of habitat restoration, wetland management, or biodiversity conservation.
Experience of sheep and beef enterprises
Familiarity with Welsh Government farm grants, farming schemes, or sustainable farming initiatives.
Personal qualities
Team player as well as willingness to work on own initiative
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good time keeping and reliability
Flexible attitude to working hours
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Additional Information
Weekend and flexible hours required, including holiday cover.
Training provided for relevant skills, machinery operation, and conservation techniques.
Opportunities for career progression and further professional development.
Ability to converse confidently in the medium of the Welsh Language
Department Horticulture, Learning, Nature
Reports to NNR and Farm Manager
Salary £24,000 per annum
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend cover when required
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1 Livestock Management and Conservation Grazing
• Daily care of livestock, including feeding, bedding, health checks, and cleaning.
• Assisting with calving, lambing, tagging, and general livestock husbandry.
• Supporting livestock movement within the farm and between conservation grazing sites.
• Recording livestock data using paper and digital systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
2 Land and Habitat Management
• Assisting with grassland restoration, reseeding, and hay production.
• Supporting wetland and woodland habitat restoration projects.
• Carrying out routine land management tasks, including fencing, hedge laying, and scrub clearance.
• Helping maintain public footpaths, visitor access areas, and biodiversity zones.
3 Machinery and Equipment Operation
• Operating farm equipment, including tractors, telehandlers, and ATVs (training available if required).
• Maintaining and repairing farm machinery, fencing, gates, and buildings.
• Ensuring safe and responsible use of tools and machinery to support conservation and farm operations.
4 Professional Engagement & Learning Support
• Assist with guided site visits for professional stakeholders including government, conservation organisations, community and land management groups.
• Support learning visits from colleges and universities, facilitating educational meetings on sustainable farming, conservation, and biodiversity management.
5 Estate and Woodland Management
• Supporting woodland management activities such as coppicing, tree planting, and charcoal production.
• Assisting with biochar, log cutting, packaging, and timber processing.
6 Compliance, Health and Safety
• Adhering to health and safety policies, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.
• Supporting biosecurity measures and best practices in livestock and land management.
• Ensuring farm and reserve operations align with organic standards, conservation goals, and sustainable land management principles.
7. Additional Responsibilities
• Undertake Duty Manager responsibilities on a rotational basis, ensuring the smooth operation of the NBGW site during weekends, holidays, or special events.
• Act as the point of contact for operational issues, visitor queries, and emergency situations when on duty.
• Ensure health and safety procedures, site security, and visitor experience standards are maintained during Duty Manager shifts.
• Additional recompense will be provided for Duty Manager responsibilities in line with NBGW policies.
Essential and Desirable Criteria - please see our website for further details
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Land Management, or Environmental Conservation.
Tractor driving / telehandler licence/tickets
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Experience in livestock handling, farm work, or conservation land management.
Practical experience in fencing, hedge laying, woodland work, and estate maintenance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of administration of cattle and sheep medication.
Experience in statutory livestock recording processes.
Basic knowledge of farm machinery operation and maintenance.
Livestock vet and med certificate.
Knowledge/ experience of legal requirements relating to livestock husbandry and management and farm operations.
Full UK driving license (required for remote farm locations).
Relevant training tickets/ qualifications e.g. tractor. telehandler, ATV, chainsaw, 1st aid (training can be provided if necessary).
Experience
Experience with organic farming, conservation grazing, or nature reserves.
Knowledge of habitat restoration, wetland management, or biodiversity conservation.
Experience of sheep and beef enterprises
Familiarity with Welsh Government farm grants, farming schemes, or sustainable farming initiatives.
Personal qualities
Team player as well as willingness to work on own initiative
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good time keeping and reliability
Flexible attitude to working hours
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Additional Information
Weekend and flexible hours required, including holiday cover.
Training provided for relevant skills, machinery operation, and conservation techniques.
Opportunities for career progression and further professional development.
Ability to converse confidently in the medium of the Welsh Language