Shepherd/Shepherdess

Shepherd/Shepherdess

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain a flock of breeding sheep, including recording births, deaths, dosing, and other essential data.
• Organise sheep gatherings, clippings, and dosing according to seasonal requirements.
• Ensure the health and welfare of the sheep flock.
• Assist with the care and management of a herd of breeding cattle.
• Carry out grassland works, including fertilising, cropping, and field rotation.
• Maintain the estate grounds, including cutting grass, small trees, and maintaining verges and riverbanks.
• Assist with deer culling and feeding during the season.
• Repair and maintain roads, Argo tracks, fencing, and gates.
• Keep agricultural sheds, buildings, workshops, houses, and gardens tidy.
• Support clients and guests during their visits, participating in various activities as needed.
• Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working with large flocks of sheep and other livestock in various climates.
• Proficient in lambing ewes.
• Experienced in the use of farm machinery, including ATVs, Argos, and quads.
• Full valid UK driving license.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.