General farmhand job - argyll and bute, scotland

Job Summary

We have a vacancy for a general farmhand near lochgilphead, argyll. We have a long tradition of producing quality livestock, with 1500 sheep and a home bred beef herd of 200 suckler cows and 25 highland cattle. The position will involve all aspects of livestock farming and general farm work. you will be reporting to the farm manager.

Successful Candidate

• A positive and enthusiastic manner
• Able to work in a small, multi-skilled team with a flexible, hands‐on approach to stock farming and estate work
• Ideally you have a recognised qualification or experience in aspects of livestock husbandry, as well as general farm and machinery work
• Full driving licence

The successful candidate will also be prepared to make their home here.

Benefits

• We will pay a dog allowance for up to four working dogs
• We offer an excellent employment package, including pension and family housing in a vibrant and scenic rural community, with a modern local primary school.

Estate overview: We are a large and diversified, family owned estate in mid-argyll. Activities include beef and sheep farming, forestry, wind and hydro power, holiday homes, country sports and the provision of services to the separate fish farming operations on the estate. It is a close knit and vibrant rural community made up of people from across the world, set in a very scenic coastal location. We have a modern primary school on the estate and good public transport links. It is 8 miles south of lochgilphead which has the high school, local shops and services.

Job can start as soon as possible.