Stockperson / Farm Worker - Chester - Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Stockperson/Farm Worker near Chester to provide daily care and handling of high-quality beef and dairy bulls. Candidates should have experience with livestock, a full UK driving licence, and be committed to health and safety procedures. The position offers comprehensive training, annual leave, a pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Benefits

23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Free private healthcare and dental plan

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience with cattle or other livestock preferred, training provided.
• Confident and safety-conscious when working around large animals.
• Must be biosecurity aware and free from other livestock contact.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and handling of livestock.
• Assist with semen collection and routine husbandry tasks.
• Maintain clean and safe housing and working areas.

Skills

Experience with cattle or livestock

Safety-consciousness

Team player

Ability to work independently

Biosecurity awareness

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Tractor experience

Bobcat experience

Job description

Stockperson / Farm Worker - Chester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stockperson / Farm Worker to join a specialist livestock breeding team based near Chester. The role involves the daily care, handling and welfare of high-quality beef and dairy bulls, supporting semen collection, and maintaining excellent standards of animal health and biosecurity.

Main Duties

• Daily care and handling of livestock
• Assist with semen collection and routine husbandry tasks
• Maintain clean, safe housing and working areas
• Carry out basic machinery and equipment checks
• Follow strict health, safety and biosecurity procedures
• Work on a rota including weekends and public holidays

The Candidate

• Previous experience with cattle or other livestock preferred (training provided)
• Confident and safety-conscious when working around large animals
• Reliable team player with the ability to work independently
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Tractor or Bobcat experience an advantage (training available)
• Must be biosecurity aware and free from other livestock contact

The Package

• Full training and ongoing development
• 23 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Matched pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Free private healthcare and dental plan
• Long service awards and employee discounts

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].