Shepherd/Stockperson job in Dumfries and Galloway

4XtraHands; Dumfries; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Family house on site

Zusammenfassung

4Xtrahands Limited in Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a dedicated Shepherd/Stockperson. You will be responsible for 850 hill cheviot ewes over 1800 acres, working closely with the manager on the wider enterprise.

Good dogs are essential, and some experience with quad bikes is important. You will assist with the 60-strong Galloway herd and there is scope for greater responsibility based on experience and ambition.

Qualifikationen

• Responsible for 850 hill cheviot ewes over 1800 acres.
• Good dogs are essential and some quad bike experience is important.
• Assist with 60 strong Galloway herd.

Aufgaben

• Gathers and handles stock across the farm.
• Work with the manager on the wider enterprise.
• Develop skills for progression based on experience and ambition.

Kenntnisse

Dog handling

Quad bike experience

Tools

Quad bike

Jobbeschreibung

Shepherd/Stockperson job in Dumfries and Galloway

Working to the manager you will have prime responsibility for 850 hill cheviot ewes over 1800 acres while working together on gathering and handlings over the wider enterprise. Good dogs are essential and some experience on quad bikes is important. You will also assist with the 60 strong Galloway herd. There is scope for greater responsibility based on depth of experience and ambition.

Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 1/01/2027,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

2500 - 3500

Hours

45 - 50

> Accommodation Accommodation

Yes

Accommodation Type

Family House

Accommodation Price

none

Other Accommodation Information

Three bedroom house on the farm with decent shed available for kennels. We are on a good bus route with the local town and schools only ten minutes away.

More Information Distance from shops and amenities

six miles

Smokers Accepted?

Yes

Driving Licence Required?

Full UK Driving Licence

Other Information

We are looking for someone who wants to commit to a career and in return will develop their skills to go onto the next level.