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Experienced Stockman with 10+ years in livestock work and farm operations. Known for strong animal welfare commitment, practical expertise, and a dependable, hardworking nature. Passionate about farm life and maintaining high standards in animal care.
MSc, NVQ Level 1,2,3
Mainly Arable, Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming
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Full Car Licence
Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Fencing
Beef, Pig, Poultry
Regularly operated a New Holland Skid Steer Loader to muck out and bed grower and sow units twice weekly, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment to support high animal welfare standards and reduce disease risk.
Operated a Claas Scorpion Telehandler to carry out key farm support tasks including moving bales, transporting mineral pallets, and refilling barley and wheat grain bins to maintain continuous feed supply.
Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn and operate new agricultural machinery, becoming proficient in both skid steer and telehandler operation in a short period of time.
Assisted with general farm logistics and feed management, ensuring essential materials and feed components were moved efficiently across the site.
General tractor work
JCB work.
Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and willingness to learn, actively seeking opportunities to expand skills including gaining further experience with tractor operation.
Key Skills:
Agricultural Machinery Operation
Livestock Housing Maintenance
Tractor work
Telehandler & Skid Steer Operation
Feed & Materials Handling
Farm Logistics & Site Support
Quick Learning & Adaptability
Animal Welfare & Biosecurity Awareness
Safe Machinery Operation
Overview below:
- Cattle feeding, bedding and regularly support other farm colleagues when required for calve weaning, treatments and weighing
- Extensive hands on experience across pigs, poultry, and feed mill operations, working confidently with livestock numbers ranging from 12,000 chickens to 6,000 finishing pigs and 500 sow indoor units.
- Strong daily stockmanship: Health monitoring, lameness/disease identification, administering treatments, managing ventilation/water systems, and maintaining optimal welfare conditions.
- Experienced in breeding and farrowing support, including sow serving, piglet processing, and administering medications.
- Skilled in operating and maintaining complex systems on farm mills, carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding, and basic repairs.
- Proven ability to manage slaughter numbers, weights, pallet prep, and delivery coordination with accuracy and efficiency.
- High standards of hygiene and biosecurity, including pressure washing, mucking out, shed cleaning, and electric fencing.
- Strong problem solver who responds quickly to breakdowns and operational challenges, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted production.
- Reliable, independent worker with excellent time management, consistently stepping up for overtime and additional duties when required.
- Competent in general farm maintenance: Repairing pipes, feed/air lines, gates, and site infrastructure to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Accurate recordkeeper with experience in feed usage, water consumption, production scheduling, and livestock performance monitoring.
- Consistently recognised for initiative, professionalism, and a high level of responsibility across all roles.
Male
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33
Yes, I also have a son.
United Kingdom
Angus
English
Yes
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Outside of work, I am a devoted father to my son, I am very much a family man. I enjoy taking my beagle out on long walks and being surrounded by nature and the outdoors. I enjoy exercise and keeping myself busy.
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No
I am a dedicated, motivated, and hardworking individual who takes great pride in delivering work to the highest standard. I consistently go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and on time, and I am always willing to work overtime when required. I am confident, reliable, and trustworthy, with a strong background in the farming sector and a deep-rooted understanding of animal care and agricultural operations.
Having grown up on a cattle farm, I have been immersed in the farming environment from a young age. This upbringing has shaped my passion for the industry and provided me with a solid foundation in livestock management. I hold a full UK driving licence and am always eager to take on new challenges. I am a fast learner who adapts quickly to new roles and responsibilities.
Brief overview of work experience and descriptions: (further information given in CV)
General Farm Worker | January 2026 - Present
- Daily operations using a silo king feeder, ensuring the correct rationing is made for feeding cattle
- Using a kneverland bedding machine to bed the cattle
- Carting silage and grain, and rolling grass with dalbo rollers
- Operating a vaderstad carrier to work ground
- Carting bales and ensuring appropriate strapping
- Support other farm colleagues when required for calve weaning, treatments and weighing
- Setting up electric fences
- Fixing water troughs
Pig Stockman | October 2023 - January 2026
- Managed grower and finisher pigs, maintaining high welfare and productivity.
- Carried out daily checks on water and ventilation systems.
- Monitored health, identifying lameness/disease and administering treatments.
- Managed weekly bacon numbers to prevent overweight pigs and overstocking.
- Supported farrowing house operations, including breeding, serving, and piglet processing.
- Independently operated and maintained the farm mill.
- Demonstrated strong vigilance, consistency, and professionalism across all duties.
Pig Stockman | November 2019 - October 2023
- Sole charge of 6,000 finishing pigs, maintaining top welfare standards.
- Managed feed ordering, records, and Roxell dry feed system.
- Scheduled bacon loads and supported smooth daily operations.
- Upheld excellent hygiene and husbandry, often working overtime to resolve issues.
- Attended all vet visits and monitored health through regular walk-throughs.
- Reported major issues promptly to management.
- Demonstrated strong independence, initiative, and reliability.
Chicken Stockman | August 2016 - November 2019
- Sole stockman managing 12,000 chickens.
- Monitored feed/water usage and kept accurate records.
- Ran full egg collection, packing, pallet prep, and delivery coordination.
- Completed manual tasks: electric fencing, shed cleaning, mucking out, hygiene upkeep.
- Role ended due to redundancy when poultry operations ceased.
General Labourer Sea Hills Farm | August 2013 - November 2016
- Worked as part of a team erecting and sheeting polytunnels, often completing early starts and late finishes to meet operational demands.
- Carried out rouging of seed potatoes for external farms, identifying diseased plants to maintain inspection standards and prevent financial loss.
- Repaired damaged potato boxes to support continuous farm operations.
- Graded potatoes on the production line, removing substandard produce to ensure only high quality products were approved for sale.
- Carting work for grain & dung
Start: 01/10/2026 Finish: Not Specified
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Permanent
I would be happy to locate anywhere, but I would require accommodation with the new role.
