CV Ref No. CV Reference No. - 52999

Experienced stockman/herdsman and farm all-rounder with a strong livestock and mixed farming background. Raised on a 15,000-hectare farm, reliable, hardworking and capable of working independently. UK-based with excellent references, available for work.

Qualifications and Experience
Relevant qualifications

NVQ Level 1, City and Guilds, NVQ Level 1,2,3, BSc

Type of farming wanted

Mainly Arable, Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming, Other

Other qualifications

Experienced stockman/herdsman with 30+ years in sheep, beef and arable farming. Skilled in lambing, calving, fencing, husbandry, grazing systems, welding, maintenance and machinery repairs. Fully licensed, reliable and an excellent driver.

Driving Licence

Full Car Licence, Tractor Licence, International

Equipment experience

Tractor, Combine, Baler, Ploughing, Drilling, PA1, PA2, PA3, HGV1, Tracked Machine, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Other harvesters, Fencing

Livestock experience

Dairy, Beef, Goat, Sheep, Lambing, Calving, Poultry

Other equipment experience

Boats, motorcycles 4x4 ATVs, digger, tlb, tractors, combine, Tele handler, feeders, sprayers

Other livestock experience

Highly experienced stockman/herdsman and farm all-rounder with extensive practical experience across sheep, beef, dairy and mixed farming systems in South Africa, New Zealand and the UK. Raised on a large mixed farm, with proven experience milking 1,000-cow dairy units in New Zealand, managing large Merino flocks, and working on UK hill farms. Skilled in lambing, calving, livestock husbandry, herd and flock health, young stock management, finishing systems, strip grazing, wintering on beet, fencing, pasture management, spraying and dipping. Competent in machinery operation, vehicle maintenance and general farm repairs. A reliable, hardworking and professional individual with a strong work ethic, capable of working independently and as part of a team, with a genuine passion for livestock and agriculture

Personal information
Sex

Male

Other Information

I don't drink, I do a bit of sky diving, scuba diving and train junior boxes and kick boxes. I am a devoted Christian

Age

47

Marital status

Single

Nationality

Republic of South Africa

Where are you currently living?

United Kingdom

First language

English

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Other languages

-

Hobbies

motorcycles, cook, rugby, family, not necessarily in that order hahaha

Pen picture (Height, weight etc.)

5.9

Relevant health problems

Non

Farming background

Experienced stockman/herdsman and farm all-rounder with a lifelong farming background on a mixed farm. Currently managing 850 Angus cattle and 350 ewes, previously 1,400 fell sheep independently. Skilled in lambing, calving, animal husbandry, fencing, foot trimming, and livestock health. Two years New Zealand dairy experience milking 1,000 cows daily. Passionate, hardworking, reliable, and confident working independently.

Preferences
Availability

Start: 01/07/2026 Finish: Not Specified

Preferred region

South West

Type of job

Permanent

Where would you like to work?

Anywhere in the uk or Scotland

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