Vacancies

Agricultural Workshop Mechanic

We are currently seeking a Workshop Mechanic/Fabricator/Welder to join our team.

Working within our onsite farm workshop you will be working in a team who are responsible for the maintenance of farm machinery and buildings/equipment and the fabrication of new equipment. The role will be varied with projects being dependent upon the current and approaching season.

Initially working in a team environment, with a more long term objective of the role becoming responsible for small to medium projects.

Previous mechanical experience with knowledge of diesel and petrol machines would be advantageous with prior fabricating experience (ARC or MIG welding skills) will be essential. An interest in or previous knowledge/experience of large farming machines such as diggers, bobcats, telehandlers etc will be useful, or someone with right attitude to research and learn on any equipment not used before.

We are looking for a reliable and conscientious person prepared to work on their own initiative with enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a sense of humour. The successful candidate must be able to take responsibility and work independently as well as part of a team.

Salary to be discussed and will be dependent upon experience.

To apply please email your CV to judy@heartofenglandfarms.com

Practical Person/Trainee Carpenter

We are currently seeking a practical and enthusiastic person for this challenging and rewarding position.

The role of ‘Practical Person/Trainee Carpenter’ will be varied and include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities; the fabrication of timber and wire units used for the construction of pheasant and partridge pens and the maintenance following disassembly of pens used each year.  Ongoing maintenance to buildings and equipment.  You will have some commercial experience in the use of general work tools and some power tools.  Having worked in a wood production type role would be highly beneficial.  Further wood/metal fabrication involvement may also be required working with other team member on further projects for the farm. 

You will be reliable, responsible and able to prioritise and manage tasks set.  This role will work both in a team and on occasions as an individual, it is important you are able to self motivate and complete tasks set within a reasonable time frame.  We offer a permanent, full time position. Salary will be dependant upon experience.  

To apply please email your CV to judy@heartofenglandfarms.com

Game Farm (Pheasants) / Poultry Farm Assistant

We are a busy and progressive business breeding and rearing game birds (pheasants and partridges) currently requiring practical and enthusiastic people to join our team as a Farm Assistant.

Heart of England Farms Ltd over-winter large flocks of birds for breeding in the following season. These flocks are then paired or grouped in the Autumn and the following early Spring to be settled for the start of the breeding season. All birds undertake a health inspection and rigid vaccination programme to ensure their health and the ongoing health of their off-spring. Laying commences in early Spring when our hatchery starts producing the first day old chicks in mid April. Batches of chicks are kept week on week to be reared on to poults.

Initially you will be working within different teams and will help with the responsibility of our breeding birds. Sorting birds from their winter quarters, assisting with the vaccination programme, then placing into the breeding units. Then as the spring progresses you will assist with egg collecting and egg washing on a daily rota basis. Power washing duties will include, equipment used in the rearing of birds, buildings and hatchery on a weekly basis. You will work with the team on a 'bitting' gang, catching birds for sale and working with the staff responsible for the rearing of the birds.

To be suitable for this role you may have some livestock experience, this need not be in game birds but beneficial if you do. It is very important that you are prepared to take responsibility and able to work alone or as part of a team. You will ideally have worked in a similar environment and have prior experience of livestock management.

Salary is totally dependent upon your experience and will be discussed at interview. We are interested in seeing the details of both experienced people who can hit the ground running and are looking for high levels of responsibility or those who have little experience and would like to gain in their knowledge and grow into the role. We have opportunities for both levels of ability.

We offer a 40 hour working week contract (Mon - Fri). However the actual hours worked will be between 48-55 per week inc weekends. Weekend work (either a Saturday or Sunday NOT both) is required during busy times. Weekend work attracts an additional pay bonus. We pay hourly not annually so all hours worked are paid for!

To apply please email your CV to judy@heartofenglandfarms.com