General farmhand job - argyll and bute, scotland

Farminguk; Lochgilphead; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dog allowance for up to four dogs

Pension

Family housing

Descripción de la vacante

Farminguk is seeking a general farmhand to join our livestock-focused estate near lochgilphead, Argyll. The role covers all aspects of livestock farming and general farm work under the farm manager.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, able to work in a small team, and bring a qualification or experience in livestock husbandry; a full driving licence is required. We offer a pension, family housing, and a dog allowance for up to four dogs.

Formación

• Positive and enthusiastic
• 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

Responsabilidades

• Perform all aspects of livestock farming and general farm work.
• Report to the farm manager and work under supervision.
• Operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery as required.

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Flexible hands-on

Livestock husbandry qualification/经验

Educación

Livestock husbandry qualification

Herramientas

General farm machinery

Descripción del empleo

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.