Experienced Stockman

For an organic farm business in South Leicestershire running a pedigree herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and a pedigree flock of Lleyn sheep.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent stockmanship skills and be experienced in all aspects of suckler cow and sheep management.

• Have experience and be enthusiastic about operating a pasture based grazing system, finishing both cattle and sheep for deadweight supply chains.

• Have an understanding of livestock record keeping and rules associated with environmental stewardship schemes.

• Be capable of operating modern farm machinery for feeding, bedding, livestock movements and forage and grazing management.

• Maintain the very best standards in terms of animal welfare, biosecurity, equipment maintenance and general tidiness of the buildings and land.

• Be happy and confident working as part of a small team and independently.

• Have a full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate will be required to help manage seasonal staff and will report directly to our Senior Stockman.

We offer a competitive salary and regular time off.  If accommodation is required, an exceptional cottage is available based in our beautiful village.

In the first instance, a CV with a brief covering note should be sent to sam@slawstonorganics.com by 3^rd December 2024.