South Ormsby Estate
The South Ormsby Estate are looking for a General Farm Worker to implement a long-term farm pasture plan.
Location: South Ormsby, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive base salary – 45 hours pw
Benefits: Possibility of accommodation and staff discount on products
About Us
The village of South Ormsby is an estate of c3000 acres nestled within the Lincolnshire Wolds and is an area of outstanding natural beauty, rich in wildlife. The custodians of the South Ormsby Estate are restoring the heritage of the estate and rejuvenating the local economy. Building upon a historic past and using the latest technology their vision is to create the best place to invest, work, live, play and retire to.
At South Ormsby Estate we have a pedigree herd of 400+ Original Population Lincoln Red cows, which are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trusts vulnerable list, with only 400 cows in the UK. We are undergoing organic conversion, accredited Pasture for Life and very biodiversity conscious.
General Farm Worker – The Role
We are seeking a candidate with grassland and grass production knowledge along with cattle handling skills. Our General Farm Worker will work with our farm management team in stewarding the farm landscape, both cultivated and wild. To promote our dual purpose Beef and Dairy Herd.
General Farm Worker – Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily movement of animals/fencing
Coordinate with farm management team; produce work reports; etc
Feed and diagnose potential disease and injury of the livestock, ensuring that cattle remain healthy
Growing the herd in-line with demand
Rotation of grazing system with electric fencing
General Farm Worker – Skills & Experience Required
Passion for working with animals in ecological pasture management and regenerative agriculture, with interest in sharing work with wider farm team and community
Knowledge, experience of rotational grazing systems using electric fences
Experience of working on a milk unit
In-depth understanding of cattle with a focus on cow health, welfare and production
Knowledge of breeding of pedigree cattle
Passion for soil heath and soil testing
Experience with farm machinery and equipment, plus driving truck, tractor, trailer
Effective time management skills with the ability to priorities tasks and problem solve
Enthusiastic to lean new skills and training
Shows attention to detail in all aspects of their work and a commitment to excellence in all areas
Genuine love of animals
Must always be clean and well-presented
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a background in farming with livestock experience and genuine love of animals.
To submit your CV for this exciting General Farm Worker opportunity, please press ‘Apply’ now.
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