For an organic farm business in South Leicestershire running a pedigree herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and a pedigree flock of Lleyn sheep.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have excellent stockmanship skills and be experienced in all aspects of suckler cow and sheep management.
· Have experience and be enthusiastic about operating a pasture based grazing system, finishing both cattle and sheep for deadweight supply chains.
· Have an understanding of livestock record keeping and rules associated with environmental stewardship schemes.
· Be capable of operating modern farm machinery for feeding, bedding, livestock movements and forage and grazing management.
· Maintain the very best standards in terms of animal welfare, biosecurity, equipment maintenance and general tidiness of the buildings and land.
· Be happy and confident working as part of a small team and independently.
· Have a full UK driving licence.
The successful candidate will be required to help manage seasonal staff and will report directly to our Senior Stockman.
We offer a competitive salary and regular time off. If accommodation is required, an exceptional cottage is available based in our beautiful village.
In the first instance, a CV with a brief covering note should be sent to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person