Male available for Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming work

CV Ref No. CV Reference No. - 23458

Experienced shepherd/stockman, 32 years old. Can carry out a wide range of livestock and tractor related tasks. Looking for a responsible long term position within the Scottish Borders/Midlothian area.

References available upon request.

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Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualifications

NVQ Level 1,2, NVQ Level 1,2,3

Type of farming wanted

Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming

Other qualifications

Levels 1, 2 and 3 qualification in Agriculture. These were gained at Borders College.
Blue seal shearing certificate
PA1 & weedwiper tickets
First aid ticket
Quad bike ticket

Driving Licence

Full Car Licence

Equipment experience

Tractor, Ploughing, PA1, Other harvesters, Fencing

Livestock experience

Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving

Other equipment experience

I use a loader tractor and diet feeder box to feed the sheep and cow shed with pit silage. I also use the loader tractor to handle baled hay and silage to feed outdoor sheep. Using the slurry tanker to empty slurry lagoon.

I carry out a lot of topping through the summer months on the field and hill ground.

I also help my friend who is a local baling contractor through the busy summer period, mainly tedding and raking.

Other livestock experience

I am currently working as a shepherd on a hill farm within the Scottish Borders, where I look after 1200 Cheviots, I also work with the 70 cow herd of Aberdeen Angus. I am experienced in a wide range of livestock related tasks, through from birth to sale. The lambs that are not kept for breeding are sold store through a local market and I draw all these myself.

Personal information

Sex

Male

Other Information

I also hold my Blue seal sheep shearing certificate. I can also provide other references if required.

Age

Marital status

I have a long term partner and we have one daughter who is 5 years old.

Nationality

Scottish

Where are you currently living?

Roxburghshire

First language

Scottish

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Other languages

Hobbies

I enjoy spending time with my family. I am keen on fitness and cycling. I also enjoy attending local agricultural shows and horse racing.

Pen picture (Height, weight etc.)

Height 5"8, 10 and a half stone

Relevant health problems

None

Farming background

I am 32 years old and have been in my current position for 9 years.

I hold my Level 1, 2 and 3 qualification in Agriculture and am currently studying towards a degree in business management within my spare time. I have good stockmanship skills and always maintain high welfare standards when working with livestock. I am keen, enthusiastic and self motivated. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy working as part of a team as well as on my own.

Preferences

Availability

Start: 17/03/2025 Finish: Not Specified

Preferred region

Type of job

Permanent

Where would you like to work?

Scottish Borders

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