Farm Instructor/Technician Jobs in 2020

Farm Instructor/Technician

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £23151/annum

Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRN9602

Farm Instructor/Technician

£23,151 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instructor Technician within our Animal Care department to work at our stunning Brinsbury countryside campus, located near Pulborough in West Sussex. This is a great opportunity to work hands on with a variety of animal species on our beautiful Brinsbury College campus.

We are looking for a new Farm Instructor / Technician to work within our Farm team at Brinsbury College. If you have a passion for farming and passing knowledge and skills onto the next generation this would be the perfect role for you!

The Brinsbury Farm is situated on the estate that is spread across 540 acres.

It operates commercially with a milking parlour and a newly build state of the art cattle shed. Your work will vary to include working with our livestock, field and estate work, basic machinery operation and working with students.

You will hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Agriculture or a relevant subject area and a full UK driving licence. Industrial experience in Agriculture is also essential, along with knowledge of health and safety legislation.

The Brinsbury Farm operates for 52 weeks per year. Due to the nature of the industry and tasks to be completed you will be expected to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays as part of your role.

Working for Brinsbury College offers a highly competitive pension scheme, above-statutory annual leave which rises with continuous service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days plus college closure days over the Christmas period which is not deducted from leave entitlement. You will also have access to a range of discount schemes, including a discounts at our on-site First Steps Childcare nursery. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.