LAND AND ESTATE CARE TAKER
Join our award-winning team at Longley Farm
About us?
For over 75 years, Longley Farm has proudly produced premium dairy products, combining traditional family values with innovation and modern technology. Renowned for quality and authenticity, our award-winning dairy products are enjoyed across Yorkshire and around the globe. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Land and Estate Care Taker to join our talented maintenance team.
At Longley Farm, we invest in our people. We offer real opportunities for career progression and personal development, rewarding those with the right attitude, dedication, and enthusiasm.
About the role?
This is a rare opportunity for someone with a practical mindset, a passion for outdoor work, and a variety of maintenance skills to thrive in a dynamic role. You will report directly to our Estates Manager and be trusted to work independently, bringing creativity and problem-solving skills to a range of tasks while ensuring the maintenance of our grounds and infrastructure.
This is a full-time position with a minimum of 5 days a week, including weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday). All necessary equipment will be provided.
Key responsibilities include:
- Grounds Maintenance: Ensure the farm’s exterior is maintained to a high standard year-round, including grass cutting, strimming, and upkeep of fences, fields, water troughs, culverts, and pathways.
- Effluent Plant Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain the effluent plant to ensure it runs efficiently and within required specifications. Carry out regular checks, assisting in the maintenance and cleaning of the effluent system, including land irrigation.
- Animal Care: Support the herding and welfare checks of our cows during the summer months.
- Building and Repairs: Construct and maintain gates, stiles, and general building repairs, including joinery, plumbing, and painting.
- General Duties: Handle a variety of tasks such as light carpentry, plumbing, roof cleaning, and drainage maintenance including clearing of gutters and some high-level work.
- Equipment and Storage: Maintain a tidy and organised work and storage area and ensure equipment is in good working condition.
- Collaboration: Support the wider maintenance team for larger projects when necessary.
- Health & Safety: Ensure work is carried out safely and with attention to detail, always maintaining high-quality standards.
- Record Keeping: Keeping records of tasks, both written and photographic.
About you?
We are looking for someone with a diverse set of skills and a passion for practical work. This role involves a variety of tasks that require stamina, strength, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will need to be physically capable of carrying out heavy lifting, outdoor tasks, and maintenance duties.
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience in plastering, concreting, painting, carpentry, block work, and basic dry-stone walling (training available for the right candidate).
- A basic understanding of electrical work (preferred but not essential).
- Willingness to drive a tractor and site machinery (Training available)
- Punctual with a strong work ethic taking pride in your work, honesty, and reliability.
- A self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A full UK driving licence.
This is not an exhaustive list, and as the role evolves, you will have opportunities to further develop your skills and take on new challenges. Only those based in the UK with the legal right to work in the UK need apply.
What’s on offer?
Joining Longley Farm means becoming part of a forward-thinking, industry-leading company working alongside our long serving and friendly team. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
Contributory pension scheme.
33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Some paid breaks.
Free parking and staff product discounts.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Regular social events and a supportive team environment.
Interested?
Please send an up to date copy of your CV including the role you are interested in applying for, to:Mandy@longleyfarm.com
Please add: “as seen on Holmfirth.Info” to the end of your application, thank you.
If you’re a practical, proactive individual who enjoys variety and working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a passionate team and help us continue to produce the very best in dairy.
