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Livestock Manager (Beef) - Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Livestock Manager (Beef) - Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Real SuccessSheerness, Kent, GB
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Shift pattern open to be discussed –

40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus bonus, dependent on experience

Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances

Essential criteria :

  • 3 years’ experience working with Suckler Herds
  • Shall be highly motivated and ambitious, willing to lead shaping the future of the beef enterprise

Our Farm

We have been operating our family farm since 1968. Originally a 560-acre arable farm, we have grown into a family-run group of companies in Farming, Machinery, Contracting, Hospitality, and Construction. Our 450-strong suckler herd has in recent years been transitioning to a Stabiliser maternal herd, although some continental and Angus cross cows remain. Our herd is grazed across 3,000 acres of conservation grazing, alongside a further 2,500 acres of arable made up of a mixture of tenanted and owned.

The farm is supported by a team of 5, and this position is a new role for the farm.

Your role

Roles and responsibilities will include :

  • Day-to-day management of the herd, ensuring high standards of welfare
  • Fertility management including AI, bull management and genetic selection.
  • Support the business owners with business strategies, profitability, maximising operational efficiency, and improving overall herd health status.
  • Record keeping and utilising genomics to maximise herd efficiency.
  • Treating and identifying illnesses and working with vets when needed
  • Implementing feeding programmes alongside the nutritionist.
  • Managing a small team, ensuring jobs are completed, and the farm is tidy and safe to operate

    • Requirements

  • Hold a full UK driving license
  • Have a UK Right to Work
  • You will be a hard working, honest, and reliable person
  • Capable of working on your own initiative
  • You will also be organised and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and be able to manage and work effectively with the farm team.

    • Benefits

  • 40,000 – £45,000 per annum based on experience
  • Open to discussing shift pattern
  • Accommodation available, dependent on your circumstances
  • We have a supportive team dynamic, and we are providing an opportunity to make the role your own and be part of a growing and progressive business.
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