Livestock assistant and general farm worker job - kent.

temporary role with potential for permanent position for the right candidate

we are looking for someone with a passion for cattle and sheep to help during calving and lambing in spring 2026. this a temporary role available from mid february through to may. we are a mixed family farm outside of canterbury kent, with a suckler herd of 180 pedigree cattle and flock of 280 ewes. the successful candidate will work alongside our head stockman and will have experience of working with livestock and farm machinery. the job role will include assisting with all aspects of outdoor calving and lambing alongside the other day to day husbandry tasks. we pride ourselves on high standards of animal welfare and management and would expect any candidate to work to this standard and have good attention to detail.

for the right candidate, the role can be permanent and would be a diverse role spanning our livestock, arable and potato enterprises. the role would be the assistant stockperson, covering the stockman when they are off and would involve routine weekend work. we calve outside twice a year and keep animals through to finishing, alongside selling pedigree breeding stock. other work throughout the year would include tractor work such as; field work, grassland management, silage making, corn cart, bale cart, potato harvesting and grading alongside general farm maintenance and fencing. experience with telescopic handlers is advantageous but training can be provided if needed.

it is essential that you can work alone (or as part of a team) and are reliable, flexible, trustworthy and self-motivated. long hours will be required at times and pay will be competitive and reflective of experience.

you must have a full valid uk driving licence and the right to work in the uk. help to find accommodation can be provided.