Summary
You'll be based at our Dinefwr Estate, Carmarthenshire and will be an integral part of the wider estate team, undertaking conservation grazing and land management activities.
Our estate is very much in the public eye and therefore the health and condition of our livestock and the condition of our land must be of the highest standard. With over 100,000 visitors every year your role in preparing the animals and farmyard for visitors and inspections is a demanding but a rewarding one. You'll play a key part in welcoming and informing our visitors of our activities during your working day and ensuring that their visit is safe and enjoyable.
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Byddwch wedi'ch lleoli yn ein Hystâd Dinefwr, Sir Gaerfyrddin a byddwch yn rhan greiddiol o dîm ehangach yr ystâd, yn cynnal a chadw gweithgareddau pori er lles cadwraeth a rheoli tir.
Mae Ystâd Dinefwr wirioneddol yn llygad y cyhoedd, ac felly mae'n rhaid i iechyd a chyflwr ein da byw a chyflwr ein tir fod o'r safon uchaf. Gyda dros 100,000 o ymwelwyr y flwyddyn, mae eich rôl chi o baratoi'r anifeiliaid a'r buarth ar gyfer ymwelwyr ac arolygon yn un drom, ond gwerth chweil. Byddwch yn chwarae rôl hanfodol wrth groesawu ein hymwelwyr a rhoi gwybod iddynt am ein gweithgareddau yn ystod eich diwrnod gwaith, a sicrhau bod eu hymweliad yn un diogel a llawn boddhad.
What it's like to work here
This is a part time, permanent role which requires a high degree of flexibility as is typical for a role with responsibility for livestock. You'll work 18.75 hours per week, with an average of two weekends per month being worked, the others are covered under rota by other estate team staff.
Sut brofiad yw gweithio yma?
Mae hon yn rôl lawn amser, barhaol sy'n galw am lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd fel sy'n nodweddiadol ar gyfer rôl sy'n gyfrifol am dda byw. Byddwch yn gweithio 18.75 awr yr wythnos, ac yn gweithio ar gyfartaledd o ddau benwythnos y mis, gydag aelodau eraill o staff tîm yr ystâd.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Farm Manager you'll be primarily responsible for looking after the daily needs of the farm's livestock, which include the prestigious White Park Cattle, sheep on the farm as well as duties within our 120-acre Deer Park. Accurate record keeping is essential to avoid cross compliance issues and you'll support the properties' Farm Manager to ensure records are maintained for animal and land audit purposes.
As well as broad knowledge and practical experience of farm livestock keeping, you'll need to be an engaging and positive team member with a passion for learning and sharing your knowledge with visitors, volunteers and staff. You'll be responsible for volunteers, ensuring their safety, and that they are valued and feel a part of Dinefwr. You'll be leading on activities such as following the health plan to ensure the health of the livestock. In addition, you'll undertake the daily and regular tasks such as feeding, mucking out, stock checking and ensuring boundaries are kept in good condition.
Beth fyddwch chi'n ei wneud?
Yn adrodd i'r Rheolwr Fferm byddwch yn bennaf gyfrifol am ofalu am anghenion dyddiol da byw y fferm, sy'n cynnwys y Gwartheg White Park, defaid ar y fferm, yn ogystal â dyletswyddau yn ein Parc Ceirw 120 erw. Mae cadw cofnodion yn hanfodol i osgoi materion trawsgydymffuriaeth a byddwch yn cefnogi Rheolwr Fferm yr eiddo i sicrhau y cedwir cofnodion at ddibenion archwilio tir ac anifeiliaid.
Yn ogystal â dealltwriaeth eang a phrofiad ymarferol o gadw da byw fferm, bydd angen ichi fod yn chwaraewr tîm ymgysylltiol a chadarnhaol, sydd â brwdfrydedd dros ddysgu a rhannu eich gwybodaeth ag ymwelwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a staff. Byddwch yn gyfrifol am wirfoddolwyr, sicrhau eu diogelwch, a'u bod yn teimlo eu bod yn rhan o Ddinefwr ac yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi. Byddwch yn arwain ar weithgareddau fel dilyn y cynllun iechyd i sicrhau iechyd y da byw. Yn ychwanegol, byddwch yn cyflawni tasgau dyddiol a rheolaidd fel bwydo, glanhau adeiladau'r anifeiliaid, gwirio stoc a sicrhau bod cloddiau a ffiniau yn cael eu cadw mewn cyflwr da.
Who we're looking for
This job is about providing a service. To be fantastic in this role, you'll need to have the following;
- practical experience in relevant farm and livestock management
- basic understanding of farm habitats, water quality and soil health. Basic plant and wildlife identification skills.
- knowledge of current cross compliance obligations and relevant agri-environment schemes, or equivalent for the location
- good practical understanding of animal welfare regulations and specifically the standards required under RSPCA Assured (Freedom Food).
- knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements and experience of producing risk assessments for day-to-day operations.
Am bwy ydym yn chwilio? Pwrpas y swydd yw darparu gwasanaeth. I fod yn llwyddiannus yn y swydd hon, bydd angen i chi feddu ar y canlynol;
- profiad ymarferol mewn rheoli fferm a da byw perthnasol.
- cyfrifol am reoli da byw, rheoli tir pori a/neu gnwd; cynefinoedd fferm cysylltiedig, ansawdd dwr ac iechyd pridd. Sgiliau sy'n ymwneud ag adnabod cynefinoedd fferm, planhigion a bywyd gwyllt.
- gwybodaeth am oblygiadau trawsgydymffuriaeth gyfredol a chynlluniau amaeth-amgylchedd perthnasol, neu gyfwerth ar gyfer y lleoliad.
- dealltwriaeth lawn o reoliadau llesiant anifeiliaid ac yn benodol y safonau sydd eu hangen dan Warant RSPCA (Freedom Food).
- gofynion cydymffurfiaeth Iechyd a Diogelwch a phrofiad o gynhyrchu asesiadau risg ar gyfer gweithrediadau o ddydd i ddydd.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme Free parkin