Beef Stocksperson

The Devonshire Group • Full-time • Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom • 1h ago

Phone number: 012 4656 5339

Email: recruiment@devonshiregroup.co.uk

Contact Name: Fran Ingram

Chatsworth Farms operate the in-hand livestock farming enterprises which form part of the wider Devonshire Group of businesses on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Beef Stockperson to make up a team of 3 on a progressive expanding beef enterprise spread across the 3300 hectares of mixed farming enterprises.

Working alongside the Farms management team you will play an important role in tasks associated with 350 suckler cows plus followers helping alongside other enterprises in busy periods. All progeny are taken through to finishing and marketed through the various estate outlets (farm shop, restaurants and local butchers). You will be expected to assist in all daily operations with these herds, whilst working as part of a team. Some machinery work across the wider farming operations will be required on occasions.

The successful applicant may also be required to assist with the sheep enterprise on the estate from time to time.

For further details about the role please visit the following story map: Storyboard link: https://arcg.is/G8jH4 and see the attached job description document.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, hardworking, practical and self-motivated individual with the necessary livestock husbandry experience with cattle, such as handling, feeding, calving assistance, pasture management, record keeping, use of Cattle EID Software, and administration of vet & meds in order to contribute towards the highest welfare standards and the efficient running of the enterprise.

You will hold a current driving license and be able to tow a livestock trailer.

Ideally, you will have experience of maintaining and operating tractors and other Agricultural vehicles (e.g. Forklifts, UTVs & ATVs), if not, then training will be provided for the right candidate.

You must be committed to achieving the best possible results and be flexible and willing to work.

In return

We offer a competitive salary, and suitable accommodation will be provided as the position requires someone willing to live onsite or in close proximity to the Estate. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to benefit from the facilities and environment of the Chatsworth Estate.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estate
Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments
Free on-site parking
Purchase of additional annual leave days
Employee assistance programme
A wellbeing calendar of events

Details of our employee benefits can be found here: Colleague Benefits

Our core values are Always Improving, Decency, and Being Inclusive. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

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