- Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
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Farm worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.
Farm workers typically work around 46 to 48 hours per week.
As a Farm worker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,096 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Farm worker
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29,128 GBP
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28,998 GBP
Average salary for part-time Farm worker
Average salary for full-time Farm worker
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12,240 GBP
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9,795 GBP
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29,096 GBP
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28,998 GBP
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29,128 GBP
Salary over time for Farm worker
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26,459 GBP
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26,747 GBP
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28,078 GBP
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28,333 GBP
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28,832 GBP
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27,298 GBP
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29,096 GBP
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27,802 GBP
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Future outlook for Farm workers
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Farm worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Farm worker.
Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Farm worker. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Farm worker interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
