Stockman /Shepherd
Permanent
Inverinate
Competitive + Benefits
This role requires some flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.
Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for a Stockman/Shepherd to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
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Key Responsibilities?
- Maintain a Herd of Breeding Cattle as per the Estates requirements
- Accurately record all Cattle/Calves births, deaths, dosing's, and movements
- Arrange handling days as per individual season requirement
- Responsible for Herd Husbandry and Welfare
- Maintain a flock of Breeding Sheep as per the Estate requirements
- Accurately record all Sheep births, deaths, dosing's, dipping's and movements
- Arrange Sheep gatherings, shearing and dosing as per individual seasons
- Responsible for flocks Husbandry and Welfare
- Full Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Carry out all Grassland works, Fertiliser, Cropping, Dung, Field Rotation etc.
- Fence & Gate maintenance, erection & repair where applicable
- Keep all Agricultural sheds, buildings, yard's tidy and well presented
- Cutting Trees/Grass on lawns, verge's, keep all grounds tidy and well presented
- Assist with Hill Roads and Argo Track repairs/maintenance
Additional occasional duties when required
- Assist the clients and guests during visits in varied activities as and when required
- Assist during the Deer Culling and counting season
- Carry out general maintenance on the Estate
- Any other general Estate duties as and when required
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities ?
- Proven experience of working with a large herd/flock of cattle/sheep and other livestock in varied climates and conditions
- Highly experienced in calving/lambing
- Have good working dogs
- Experienced in the use of farm machinery and equipment
- Proven ability to use ATV's - Quads, Gators, Argo's
- Proven ability to use ATV's - Argos, Quads, Gators
- Possess a full valid UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
- Motivated and hardworking
- Exceptional verbal communications skills
- Able to demonstrate absolute confidentiality, integrity and exceptional diplomacy
- Able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external clients at all levels
- Quality and results driven
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work flexible hours
Benefits ?
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- House and 4x4 pickup will be provided
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Vet's bills and dog food covered by the Estate
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