Farm Worker
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, Yorkshire, LS15 0AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225719CT1757-000A CE19 / 1-17022026 |
Summary
Farm Worker needed in Leeds Paying £13.69 per hr ref 000A CE19 / 1
Full time hours on a temporary basis
We are seeking an experienced Livestock/Farm Worker to provide hands-on support across a busy farm operation. The postholder must be confident working independently and skilled in animal husbandry, forage management, and the safe use of farm plant and equipment. This is a practical, physical role requiring strong livestock handling abilities and a commitment to high welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake daily animal husbandry, including routine checks, feeding, watering, and administering medication as required.
- Maintain high standards of welfare through cleaning and upkeep of enclosures, pens, farm buildings, and public areas—using machinery or manual methods.
- Carry out forage management and general farm duties.
- Assist with livestock movement, including safe animal restraint and handling.
- Operate agricultural machinery and equipment, including:
- Tractors
- Buckets, muck grabs, bale spikes, pallet forks
- Support farm operations by performing driving duties across the farm and estate.
- Work under direction from the Farm Manager and Farm Chargehand, completing tasks without direct supervision.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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