We’re Hiring!

WE'RE HIRING

We are offering a role suiting a diligent and resourceful individual who thrives on employing a diverse range of skills and interests. Ideally with previous cropping , Livestock and machinery experience although training will be provided where required.

Conveniently located in Weobley with all its shopping, dining, health and education facilities.

Wages and conditions dependent upon extent of agreed job role which can be tailored to individual circumstances and experience.

Please email or call to forward a cv or express your interest.

admin@thronefarm.co.uk

Stephen 07818432649

Throne Farm – general farm worker 2025

Working with the team to contribute towards:-

Introduction to Top fruit orchards & agroforestry – Varieties, layout etc..

Pruning

  • Hand pruning
  • Mechanical pruning
  • Pushing up / chopping

Soil

  • Soil make up
  • Air & water
  • Minerals
  • Organic matter
  • Biology
  • Testing procedures
  • Compaction, Aeration

Fertility

  • Soil application
  • Spreader computer / calibration
  • Foliar application
  • Leaf field testing / lab analysis

Spraying

  • Diagnosis & decision making process
  • Pesticide store
  • Handling / Ordering / application / recording procedures
  • Compost teas / biological inoculums
  • Sprayer computer / set up / familiarisation
  • Local procedures / LERAP etc..
  • Pests & diseases

Mowing

  • Mower familiarisation

Harvesting

  • Cider fruit
  • Dessert fruit

Arable and stewardship planting

  • Cover crops and stewardship mixes
  • Sowing
  • Nutrition
  • Sprays
  • Harvest

Storage & Handling

Stewardship schemes

Regulation

Health & safety

Poultry site

  • Alarm Procedures
  • Contacts
  • Accreditation
  • Site Procedures – Biosecurity
  • Paperwork – Medical records, records, IPPC,
  • Preparation for next crop
  • Litter removal / Assisting Cleaners / spreading washings
  • Planned maintenance
  • Cleaning drinkers lines
  • Setting up sheds
  • Brooding – Week One
  • Temperature – Target + humidity
  • Ventilation – Checks
  • Walking birds – Health checking and mortality
  • Chick development – To end Week Two
  • Vaccination
  • General Husbandry
  • Bird development – Week Three – end Week 7
  • Litter Management
  • Bird health
  • Thinning – Assist with set up and catchers
  • Catching
  • Assist with set up and catchers
  • Clearance