Livestock Person

We are currently recruiting for a Livestock Person to undertake a crucial role within our successful stud farm. If you are passionate about working with livestock and want to be part of a thriving team, then we want to hear from you.

The

role and responsibilities of Livestock Person

• Bull handling and assisting with semen collection and the daily care of livestock.
• To ensure animal welfare standards / health and safety regulations are adhered to
• All factors relating to maintenance, breeding and welfare to ensure a clean and healthy environment is maintained
• To continuously develop and improve themselves and the way they work
• To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance
• To complete any other duties as required from time to time

Livestock Person essential skills and experience:

• Prior experience of livestock handling or showing although full training will be given
• Willing to work as part of a team but capable of taking individual responsibility
• A clean driving licence
• Bobcat / Tractor license and experience, however training will also be provided

Additional information:

• Must be livestock free and bio-security conscious
• Flexible approach to work, taking part in a 7 day Rota to include spring/summer public holidays
• Due to the location, a UK driving license and own transport is essential.

The Package:

• Full training provided
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years