Tractor Driving & 

Park Maintenance

(Accepting applications until 5:00pm Sun 2 July 2023)

 

Job Reference-FPTD0623

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Part time,  3 - 5 days per week. Shifts may be allocated on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

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Seasonal- initial contract will run until 31 Dec 2023, exceptional candidates may be able to extend.

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Hours- 8:30am - 5:00pm including 30 minute unpaid break.

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Wages-  £11.00 per hour.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Church Farm Events Ltd is a farm park with a variety of attractions and farm animals. It also hosts a variety of busy seasonal family events throughout the year too. It is set in beautiful Thurstaston, Wirral- just one mile from the nearest beach with fantastic views of North Wales and the Dee estuary.

We are seeking to recruit staff for part-time roles. The job will include general animal care, tractor driving, leading timetabled activities and other general duties to maintain and grow the business.

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We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable. The ideal candidate would be someone who can work as part of a team but also on their own. A full driving licence is necessary and an animal related qualification would be desirable. This is a customer-facing role so a friendly personality is a must too.

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The job is varied and interesting and you would also be involved in helping to create the different events which we run throughout the year. A more permanent position may be available for suitable candidates too.

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MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

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Responsibility​

• Setting up park equipment each morning

• General farm park maintenance

• Building fences and animal compounds

• Providing excellent customer service

• Setting up farm vehicles

• Checking vehicle safety and setup at shift start

• Loading and unloading the public on and off the trailer in a friendly way

• Delivering necessary safety information to passengers

• Report on feed or equipment shortages

• Reporting on complaints or problem

 

Finance

• No financial roles associated with this position

 

Cleaning

• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are clean and clear of rubbish

• Maintaining toilet and handwash facilities

• Making sure all public areas are clean and free of rubbish

 

Health & Safety

• Ensuring customers adhere to all safety information

• Removal of broken or unsafe equipment until it can be fixed

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Demeanour

• Must be friendly and welcoming

• Must be able to talk to the public well

 

Experience

• Full driving licence required

• Previous tractor driving experience is desirable but not necessary

• Animal husbandry / care experience is desirable

• Some DIY / maintenance skills are desirable

• Gardening / landscaping skills desirable

 

Applicants must be 18 years or over and willing to have a DBS (formerly CRB) check.

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