We have a fantastic opportunity for two Farm Assistants at Manchester City Council, this is a full-time temporary role for the next 1 - 2 months, with the possibility of extension.
What is the role?
Manchester Council are looking for two Farm Assistants to deal efficiently and courteously with enquiries from members of the public and internal customers providing effective and accurate information, using initiative to resolve queries at the first point of contact, and escalating queries where appropriate.
What are your responsibilities?
- Maintain locations to agreed safety and security standards in accordance with service objectives, conducting safety checks and inspections, undertaking basic maintenance to resolve problems at the first point of contact, and general cleaning duties, including the use of tools where required.
- Undertake management of financial resources to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service for all customers, adhering to financial regulations.
- Update and extract information from management information systems accurately and competently as required. as part of the inspection process including input requests for pre & post inspection, and repairs to be undertaken.
Carry out animal care, including feeding and cleaning out animal pens.
- Where necessary to use a range of equipment to undertake duties to ensure the environment is safe for colleagues and visitors.
What skills do you Need?
- You must ideally have previous experience of working on a Farm, as you will be looking after various animals and ensuring their safety and being taken care of.
- Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will be working outside and may need to lift heavy items.
- Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and managers.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Valid Standard DBS on the update service
- You will be working on a rota basis, which will also include weekends.
Next Steps:
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