Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Apprenticeship on our dairy farm, milking 250 head pedigree Jersey cattle. We are a small team which includes highly experienced staff and an on farm veterinary surgeon with experience of teaching undergraduate students. The team are enthusiastic and dedicated to train and support the next generation.
Apply Now for General Farm Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship
Closing Date: 31-08-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£18,844.80 a year
Working week
Monday to Friday (day at college to be determined) 6am to 6:30pm, every other weekend 6am to 10am and 3pm to 6:30pm.
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
01-09-2025
Date posted
23-07-2025
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
1000332714
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Milking
- General stock tasks such as vaccinations and moving stock
- Calf rearing
- Youngstock management tasks
- Housing management and hygiene - including scraping out and brushing beds, bedding
- Feeding
- Farm maintenance
- Fencing
- Basic Tractor work
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential careers after the apprenticeship include:
- Assistant herdsperson
- General farm operative
- Stockperson
- Tractor driver
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Team working Initiative Patience Physical fitness
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
C&A Coates is a family run dairy farm, milking pedigree Jersey cattle.
Employer
C&A Coates
Address
LOWER CASTLE HAYES FARM
BELMOT ROAD
NEEDWOOD
BURTON ON TRENT
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Amy Coates
grandoakjerseys@outlook.com
Apprenticeship Intermediate
General farm worker (level 2)
