Chichester College Group has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Relief Milker/Farm Technician based in Brinsbury??????. You will join us on variable hours basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £14.67 per hour.

The Relief Milker/Farm Technician Role:

A Bank Relief Milker/Farm Technician is required to join our friendly and sociable farm team, working alongside staff and students on our busy College Farm nestled in the beautiful rural countryside of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in dairy farming, livestock care, and the day-to-day running of a working farm, with the flexibility of a bank, variable-hours contract.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide essential cover for the milking of our 140 dairy cows, which include Shorthorns and Ayrshires. This support is crucial during staff holidays, illness, or other periods of staff shortage. As part of the herd management team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and milk production.

Brinsbury Farm operates 52 weeks a year, and as such, you may be expected to work unsociable hours, including weekends and bank holidays. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the rhythm of farm life, working outdoors in the countryside, and being part of a dedicated team that values animal care and agricultural education.

Key Responsibilities of ourRelief Milker/Farm Technician:

• Undertaking milking and relief milking, herd health tasks, spotting and assist with issues as and when they arise.
• Facilitating daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
• Providing assistance to individuals or groups of students within the learning environment.
• Implementing and maintaining the regulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation, including the reviews of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace and undertake risk assessments.
• Participating in curriculum area, College, employer/parent functions, meetings and promotional activities as required.
• Participating in course review activities and the generation and implementation of new resources and action plans.

Our ideal Instructor Relief Milker/Farm Technician should have the following skills and experience:

• Level 2 qualification in Agriculture or a relevant subject area
• Experience following/applying Health and Safety procedures
• Relevant industrial/subject experience
• Working knowledge of the relevant vocational area
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Closing date: 21st July 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Relief Milker/Farm Technician role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

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Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as the applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.