Responsibilities
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a Poultry Production Apprentice you will support the day to day duties on a modern Poultry site for the production of breeding and rearing chickens. You will work alongside the farm manager to develop the range of skills and knowledge to ensure the smooth running of the farm. Daily duties will include; Bird Welfare and Biosecurity, Health & Safety, feeding, watering and record keeping to name a few.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be enrolled onto the Agriculture L2 NVQ to gain relevant real world experiences with a mix of academic work and hands-on learning. Your chance to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On successful completion of your apprenticeship there is the potential to gain further qualifications with the Company in a full time position. Hook2Sisters Ltd takes pride in investing in young talent and existing staff to enable career progression.
Reality Check
This role is physical, however, practical skills are also required along with an awareness of Health and Safety. You need to be a good time keeper who is reliable and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. It also helps to understand the needs of the business which may mean at times being flexible on hours.Skills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitnessQualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-D or 9-3) DesiredGCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A-D or 9-3) Desired