Livestock Technician Apprenticeship

35 hours per week inclusive of training. Fixed term 12 to 18 months

The award winning Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin. The park provides a unique 'natural' corridor on London’s doorstep and provides a vital refuge for wildlife. It contains a variety of landscapes and open spaces to enjoy, from industrial heritage sites and nature reserves, to a 1,000 acre country park and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the Lee Valley Regional Park has something to offer everyone.

If you are looking for an alternative to college or university, wanting to learn new skills, build a career and be a part of an exhilarating team experience then look no further than the Lee Valley Apprenticeship Scheme. We are seeking people with lots of initiative, who are looking to gain a variety of transferable skills while building a career within an exciting leisure environment.

This role involves operating farm machinery, including tractors and attachments, monitoring and feeding livestock, checking and managing supply stocks such as feed, handling livestock and ensuring appropriate accommodation, grass rolling and drilling, maintaining accurate records, and working effectively as part of a team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills, along with initiative, logical thinking, attention to detail, reliability, physical fitness, and the ability to prioritise workloads with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to get involved. Applicants must hold a tractor license, have beef cattle experience, be confident and hardworking, and possess a full driving license to operate machinery. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive support from an assessor and complete a blend of face-to-face and online learning, working towards a Level 3 Livestock Technician qualification, with duties expanding as your skills develop and opportunities for permanent employment and progression onto a Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship upon successful completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience within a professional organisation.

If you feel that you have the right blend of skills for this role please download and complete an application form and return it via email to jobs@leevalleypark.org.uk or post to The HR Team, Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy without prior notice.