About the team:
SRUC farms operate on 4,312ha of land in Scotland in the following locations:-
* Bush Farms, Edinburgh
* Oatridge Campus, Edinburgh
* Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen
* Hill and Mountain Research Centre, Crianlarich
* Barony Campus, Dumfries
* Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries
SRUC Farms manage enterprises in Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Deer, Arable Crops and Farm Diversification supporting SRUC Research, Teaching and Consultancy. We are now looking for a Stockperson to join our Easter Howgate Farm to manage our Sheep, Deer and Dairy replacement operations on that site.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Beef Stockperson to join the modern and progressive Easter Howgate Research Farm. Duties will include:
1. Be responsible to the Farm Manager for the day to day operations of our 350 cow Beef Suckler Unit consisting of Limousin, Aberdeen Angus and Luing Cows.
2. Liaise with Technicians regarding research requirements.
3. To be responsible in the promotion and maintenance of high standards of animal health, well-being, welfare and productivity of SRUC farm livestock.
4. To promote industry good working practices and a safe clean working environment.
5. Complete daily work duties in accordance to the overall priorities identified by th...