Annual Salary
£18,000 to £25,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Farm workers raise livestock and use machinery to plant and harvest crops.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; flexibly
There will be
2.2% fewer Farm worker jobs in 2029.
Your duties will depend on the type of farm you work on and the time of year.
As a farm worker you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work on a farm.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, dusty and dirty.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a course at an agricultural college, such as:
Courses combine theory and practical skills and can include units on crop production, animal husbandry and operating farm machinery.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
The following apprenticeships might be relevant depending on the type of farming you're interested in:
It will usually take between a year and a year and a half to complete one of these apprenticeships.
You'll usually need:
There is no set route to become a farm worker but it might help if you:
You'll need to:
As a farm worker or tractor driver, you might work long hours especially during busy periods, such as lambing season and harvest time.
You can find out more about careers in farming and agriculture from Tasty Careers and The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture.
With training, qualifications and experience, you could:supervise other farm workers; work as a contractor, maintaining machinery, or supply services to more than one farm; work in agricultural equipment and supplies; become an assistant farm manger, which may involve moving between farms to get experience or a promotion
You'll need: