Stock and General Farm Worker

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

Newcastle University Farms comprises around 800 hectares across two main sites, Cockle Park and Nafferton Farms, with dairy, arable and beef enterprises. The farm is a commercial holding providing a first-class facility for teaching and research.

Arable covers around 450 hectares across all sites. Cropping is all combinable and has trials integrated into the system. The farm operates modern equipment using precision technology which is used for commercial farming as well as providing data for research.

The dairy unit comprises 250 cows with a split spring and autumn block calving based Nafferton Farm with heifers and beef animals reared at Cockle Park, production is focused on grassland management. A straw-based pig unit is in development at Cockle Park.

We are looking for a Stock and General Farm Worker to carry out operations across Newcastle University Farms. The role will involve drilling, cultivations, spraying, mowing and assisting in establishing trials. You will also assist with stock work; including beef and youngstock, as well as assistance at the dairy.

Supporting the dairy team at Nafferton including feeding, maintenance, machinery operation, calf rearing, stock work, relief milking and other farm tasks as agreed by the Farms Director. In addition, supporting arable operations during peak times at harvest, drilling and spring works.

The role will also comprise general farm work, including fencing, building and machinery maintenance. It may also involve input into the pig unit being developed on site at Cockle Park.

For further information or for a general discussion about the role please contact James Standen on 07833 045285 or james.standen@newcastle.ac.uk.

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