Job Description
The purpose of the Stud Farm is to provide high quality bulls for the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme. Approximately 140 Pedigree beef bulls of various breeds are maintained with the majority going out on hire to crofting Townships throughout the Highlands and Islands over the summer months. The remainder are maintained on farm as replacements. The bulls are overwintered at the Stud in a purpose built, high bio-security facility. Cereals and rotational grass are also grown on the farm to provide winter feed and bedding.
The role of the Stockperson/General Farm Worker will involve undertaking routine farm duties, including some weekends (on rota), to ensure the seven-day operational delivery of the farm and the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme.
There will be a farm cottage available for the successful candidate, if required. The cottage is located at Knocknagael Farm, adjacent to the main farm buildings.
Responsibilities
* Handling bulls including operations involving feeding, bedding, mucking out, hoof trimming, loading and unloading cattle floats.
* Feeding, bedding and mucking out bull pens.
* Erection and maintenance of fencing.
* Ground cultivations and stone clearing.
* Topping grass, turning and baling both hay and straw.
* Carting bales.
* Spraying using a knapsack sprayer.
* Maintenance of all equipment used.
These activities will require you to drive a tractor and tow a trailer or other implements on the public road.
Qualifications
Valid driving licence which entitles you drive in the UK. Please confirm in your CV/Personal Statement that you hold this qualification.
Success Profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Experience:
* Proven ability in handling cattle
* Experience with a wide range of agricultural machinery
Behaviours:
* Making effective decisions - Level 2
* Communicating and influencing - Level 2
* Managing a quality service - Level 2
* Working together - Level 2
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and Job Simulation Exercise.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 31 March 2025 however this may be subject to change.
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Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
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