Company caretaker
Do you want to help entrepreneurs keep their business running? As a company caretaker you are partly or entirely responsible for the duties that keep a company running continuously. The entrepreneur cannot perform these duties himself. Due to illness or holidays, for example. That is where you take over all the necessities to keep the business running. This way, you can be deployed in various companies. You use your experience to unburden and support an agricultural entrepreneur. Your expert help is greatly appreciated!
Company caretaker vacancies
Unfortunately, there are currently no vacancies for this function
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Next to appreciation and personal guidance
- Hourly wage of €13 – €16 per hour
- Fixed-term contract, with prospect of a permanent contract
- Yearly in-service education in multiple disciplines
- Company car
Caring as a cooperation
An entrepreneur gets sick, becomes injured, or goes on a holiday. A company caretaker is then deployed to take over the tasks at hand. You are ultimately responsible for these tasks. With great love and respect for the craft, you use your talents as a professional. Depending on the type of company, your duties vary. At one company, you are only responsible for the welfare of the animals. At another, you will also do milking sessions and hoof trimming. For the agricultural sector you work in:
- Meat cattle
- Poultry sector
- Dairy farming
- Pig farming
- Arable farming
The best caretakers need to be taken care of
You can be employed as an agricultural company caretaker when you can work independently. AB Midden Nederland offers several courses that prepare you for working as a company caretaker. When a client knocks on our door requesting help, we can deploy you. For that reason, you must be able to switch focus quickly. You might have to be flexible in your planning. Every year, you follow courses to become more versatile. Together with AB Midden Nederland you find the most suitable career path. That way, you learn what you want to and what you are good at. And you will be able to work for more clients! When agricultural reduction assistance is not required, you are prepared to work in another sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
You usually start the day early. You take over the farmer’s daily tasks, such as feeding, milking, animal care, and monitoring the farm. Because you often work alone, independence is important. No day is the same, and you adapt to the farm where you are working.
As an agricultural farm caretaker, you temporarily take over the work on an agricultural farm. This can be due to illness, vacation, or the farmer’s absence. You make sure the farm continues to operate.
You can work on dairy farms, livestock farms (such as poultry and pig farms), or other agricultural businesses. This depends on your experience and preferences.
No, you do not need experience as a farm caretaker specifically. However, you do need experience in agricultural work.
Think of experience as a milker, agricultural worker, or work you have done on farms. You often work independently and need to know what is expected of you. If you do not yet have experience in all areas, we will look together at where you can grow.
In many cases, you work independently. Sometimes you work together with other employees on the farm. This differs per client.
Your salary depends on your experience, the type of farm, and the collective labor agreement (CAO). Farm caretakers employed by AB Midden Nederland are paid according to the CAO for farm care services. AB Midden Nederland always ensures appropriate compensation in line with the applicable agreements and CAO.
The working hours are similar to those of a farmer. You often start early, and work may also continue during weekends. This is always discussed in advance. It is important to take into account variable working hours.
Yes. Even though you work independently, you are not on your own. AB Midden Nederland stays in contact and is available if you have questions. You have a fixed point of contact and are in close contact with your relationship manager and planner at AB Midden Nederland.
Certainly. You can broaden your experience by working on different farms or specialize further. Training and guidance are also possible.
You can respond to a vacancy or contact us. In a conversation, we discuss your experience, wishes, and the available opportunities.
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