Senior Herdsperson - Private Estate (Beef & Sheep) + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Aberdeen City; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Rent-free housing

Council tax paid

Utilities contribution

Vehicle provided

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Herdsperson to join a private estate in North Aberdeenshire. You will oversee pedigree beef cattle and sheep, manage health, welfare and seasonal husbandry with access to modern facilities and equipment.

We require proven cattle husbandry experience, calving expertise and the ability to work independently. The package includes a rent-free three-bedroom house, council tax and heating paid, electricity contribution and a pickup truck with fuel.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2 or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
• Proven experience in cattle husbandry, ideally with pedigree beef cattle.
• Strong calving experience and knowledge of cattle health, nutrition and welfare.
• Sheep husbandry experience would be an advantage.

Mansioni

• Manage the feeding, care, health and welfare of pedigree beef cattle.
• Oversee spring and autumn calving, ensuring high stockmanship and animal care.
• Monitor herd health and maintain accurate livestock records, working with the veterinary team.
• Carry out sheep husbandry and manage seasonal livestock requirements.
• Operate tractors, feeders and other agricultural machinery.
• Assist with general farming and arable activities when required.
• Maintain high standards across livestock facilities, handling areas and equipment.

Conoscenze

Cattle husbandry

Pedigree beef cattle

Calving experience

Livestock health

Machinery operation

Independent worker

Formazione

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Strumenti

Tractors

Livestock equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Herdsperson to join a private estate in North Aberdeenshire. You will oversee pedigree beef cattle and sheep, manage health, welfare and seasonal husbandry with access to modern facilities and equipment.

We require proven cattle husbandry experience, calving expertise and the ability to work independently. The package includes a rent-free three-bedroom house, council tax and heating paid, electricity contribution and a pickup truck with fuel.