Livestock Person

Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Livestock Person to undertake a crucial role within our successful stud farm. If you are passionate about working with livestock and want to be part of a thriving team, then we want to hear from you.

The role and responsibilities of Livestock Person:

* Bull handling and assisting with semen collection and the daily care of livestock.

* To ensure animal welfare standards / health and safety regulations are adhered to

* All factors relating to maintenance, breeding and welfare to ensure a clean and healthy environment is maintained

* To continuously develop and improve themselves and the way they work

* To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance

* To complete any other duties as required from time to time

Livestock Person essential skills and experience:

* Prior experience of livestock handling or showing although full training will be given

* Willing to work as part of a team but capable of taking individual responsibility

* A clean driving licence

* Bobcat / Tractor license and experience, however training will also be provided

Additional information:

* Must be livestock free and bio-security conscious

* Flexible approach to work, taking part in a 7 day Rota to include spring/summer public holidays

* Due to the location, a UK driving license and own transport is essential.

The Package:

* Full training provided

* Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays

* Matched Pension Scheme

* Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

* BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

* Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years