Stockperson job in scotland

stockman / general farm worker required

due to the continued expansion of our family-run farming business, we are looking for a reliable, hardworking stockman / general farm worker to join our team.

this is a varied role, with most of the work involving machinery operation, alongside livestock duties. we run 500+ calving cows as well as a large finishing cattle enterprise, offering plenty of variety and responsibility.

main duties

* operating modern farm machinery (majority of the role)

* feeding and bedding livestock

* working with modern air and hydraulic-operated handling systems and cattle crates

* tagging, dosing, worming and general cattle care

* assisting with calving when required

* general farm maintenance and day-to-day farm duties

requirements

* experience operating tractors and farm machinery

* experience handling livestock

* flexible and willing to work long or variable hours (unlimited hours available)

* practical, hardworking and reliable

* able to work well as part of a team and also independently when required

desirable

* previous experience with calving cows or finishing cattle

* good stockmanship with a high standard of animal welfare

* telehandler and loader experience

what we offer

* competitive pay, based on experience

* plenty of hours available

* opportunity to develop within a growing business

* friendly, family-run working environment with modern equipment and facilities