Livestock Technician Apprentice
-
Company: Plumpton College
-
Location: Lewes, BN7 3AS
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: £26,436.80 per year
-
Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
-
Ref: NAS-2000044642
-
Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
-
Start Date: 31/08/2026
-
Positions Available: 1
-
Working Week: Typically, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm, with early starts where required. Weekend working is an essential and is undertaken on a rota, with approximately every other weekend worked. Seasonality may require additional hours during busy periods.
Brief Description
Join us to build practical skills across our commercial dairy, beef, sheep and pig enterprises. Working with an experienced team, you will gain hands-on experience in livestock production, grassland management, animal health & welfare, machinery operation and supporting our move towards sustainable, environmentally focused practices.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place at Plumpton College and occur bi-weekly.
Future Prospects
Successful apprentices may progress into roles such as Livestock Technician, Herdsperson, Assistant Herd Manager, Stockperson or Farm Technician, with opportunities to continue into higher-level agricultural qualifications and supervisory positions.
Vacancy Detail
Day-to-day tasks will vary but will include:
- Supporting the daily operation of the college farm across dairy, beef, sheep and pig enterprises
- Assisting with livestock care, feeding, milking, calf rearing, lambing, calving, farrowing and routine animal health monitoring
- Helping maintain high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, biosecurity, cleanliness, and health and safety across the farm
- Contributing to general farm duties including bedding, fencing, grassland management, machinery operation, crop work and record keeping
- Working alongside experienced staff to develop practical skills in modern livestock technology and commercial farming systems
Other Information
The farm is in a rural location with limited public transport, so reliable transport is recommended. The role involves working outdoors throughout the year and includes weekend duties on a rota.