Senior Farm worker

Location: Crook

Senior General Farm Worker – Mixed Livestock

📍 County Durham
🏠 Property Included
💷 Salary: £40,000

We are recruiting for a Senior General Farm Worker to join a mixed livestock farm based in County Durham. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced farm worker with strong tractor and machinery experience, offering a property included as part of the package.

The Role

You will take a senior, practical role in the day-to-day running of the farm, supporting livestock management, tractor work, and general farm operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Daily care and management of mixed livestock, including feeding, bedding, and health checks

* Operating tractors and farm machinery for feeding, fieldwork, and yard duties

* Carrying out routine tractor work such as towing, loading, and field operations

* Assisting with livestock handling, movements, and husbandry tasks

* Supporting seasonal work including silage, bedding, fencing, and maintenance

* Maintaining farm buildings, yards, and equipment to a high standard

* Identifying and reporting livestock health or machinery issues

* Working closely with the Farm Manager and wider team

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior or General Farm Worker

* Strong tractor driving experience essential

* Confident operating farm machinery safely and efficiently

* Experience working with mixed livestock

* Good understanding of animal welfare and on-farm health & safety

* Able to work independently and take responsibility

* Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on, outdoor work

* Full driving licence preferred

What’s On Offer

* £40,000 salary

* Property included as part of the package

* Long-term, stable role within a mixed livestock operation