Herdsman

£28,970 to £32,157 per annum

Hours: Full time – up to 48 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Locations: Hadlow

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to carry out all tasks associated with the effective running of our Blackman’s Lane Dairy Unit, to include record keeping, Herd Husbandry, appropriate standards of environmental and safety management and support for the tuition of further and higher education students.

In order to apply for this role you must hold a Certificate in rough terrain forklift driving, MO1 Tractor driving and have a full Driving Licence. A relevant agriculture qualification at a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, staff discount schemes and free car parking, this post also attracts 30 days holiday each year (excluding bank holidays). The post comes with accommodation in the form of a bungalow which is located on the farm.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable, a prohibition check will be carried out.

When applying for this role, please reference this advert as your application source when asked.

You can request an application form and job description by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853977. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Hadlow College is Kent’s premier land-based College and one of the top such Colleges in the United Kingdom, having been confirmed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2010