STOCKPERSON

STOCKPERSON

Sandringham Farm requires a skilled stock person to join our small team, with responsibility for 3000 breeding ewes and 200 beef cattle.  The farm is approximately 6000 acres of organic land, comprising of 4000 acres of arable and 2000 acres of temporary leys and permanent grass. The wider estate features forestry, game and public enterprises, offering a rich and varied work experience, but also requires consideration for and interaction with these areas.

The 3000 strong Aberfield mule flock is self-replacing and produces finished lamb for a premium supermarket retailer. There is a strong emphasis on maternal, easy lambing genetics, and the use of technology to assist where appropriate. Ewes are lambed outdoors, and lambs are finished on a forage-only diet.

A herd of shorthorn-based sucklers was established in 2021, with the aim of calving up to 200 cows within the next few years. In the medium term, stores will be finished alongside this herd to provide beef for our premium market. The herd is housed in a new building with modern handling facilities, with an emphasis on safety and ease of operation. Again, all progeny is finished on-farm with 100% homegrown forage.

Day to day shepherding will form the majority of this role outside of winter housing and spring calving of the beef herd, but this is expected to become roughly 50/50 with the expansion of the cattle enterprise.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in livestock husbandry
• Be able to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare
• Work effectively in a small team and be a team player both within the farm and wider Estate operations
• Be self motivated, organised and manage their own time when necessary
• Be hard working and flexible at peak times of the year
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence

A passion for livestock, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and develop alongside an innovative system will be critical to succeeding in this role.

To apply, please send a C.V. and covering letter to: jayne.allan@sandringhamestate.co.uk

Closing date 1^st November 2021

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