Farm type: Organic beef and sheep 300-acre farm
Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, maybe a weekend once a month
Location:  Glwydcaenewydd Farm, Crai, Brecon, Powys LD3 8YP
Salary: £12.41 / hour (or equivalent National Living Wage for age)
Contract: 6 - 12-week work placement   
Start Date:  February 2026
Accommodation: Yes - to be discussed

Job description 

This is an exciting placement opportunity for a new entrant to gain skills and knowledge and build experience by working on a farm that is very diverse from tourism, livestock, busy changeovers, hedging and fencing. This would suit an ambitious individual who wants to gain some valuable livestock and diversification experience and learn on the job.

Your manager

Keri, Julie and Heidi-May are passionate about grass-based farming systems which is why we are developing a sustainable and profitable low input regenerative Organic farming model.  We, as a farming family like helping people grow and improve their workplaces. Expect to be inspired and encouraged by our knowledge, personal experience and enthusiasm for ‘doing things differently’.

Farm facts

• 50 suckler stabiliser cows and calves to finish
• 500 lowland ewes
• Grass based system
• 120ha grazing platform
• Lambing from mid-February / March 2026

Your role

On this placement, your roles and responsibilities will include: 

• Assisting the farm manager with daily management of the herd and flock ensuring animal welfare is your top priority
• Working with the farm manager to maintain records, ensuring data is kept up to date and used to benefit the herd’s wellbeing
• Treating & identifying illnesses and informing the farm manager of any observations
• Basic tractor and machine operation
• Keeping the farm overall tidy & safe to operate
• General farm maintenance & fencing

Day to day assistance needed with changeovers – cleaning, linen change, servicing hot tubs, home maintenance and booking systems with Heidi-May

It is essential that you: 

• Are reliable with good timekeeping, who is passionate about stock welfare
• Possess the ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Have excellent communication skills and the desire to uphold positive work relationships
• Enjoy being on the farm and have a progressive outlook on farming and diversification
• Have a positive attitude towards learning

It would be desirable if you: Have a full driving licence

The benefits 

• Competitive salary
• Shared accommodation with the family – pay to reflect this option
• Be involved in weekly team meetings to gain insight into business management
• A passionate and friendly team who are committed to sustainable farming, staff training, and development
• A young, social team who are encouraged to join local clubs and YFC 

If you are looking to develop your career as a regenerative farmer with an eye for diversification this is the opportunity for you.