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Experienced Stockman with 10+ years in livestock management 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
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.
Operate a blower lorry for bulk feed transport and delivery, supplying multiple farming units and ensuring timely feed distribution.
Tractor trailer 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
Telehandler & Skid Steer Operation
Feed & Materials Handling
Farm Logistics & Site Support
Quick Learning & Adaptability
Animal Welfare & Biosecurity Awareness
Safe Machinery Operation
Overview below:
- Extensive handson experience across pigs, poultry, and feed mill operations, working confidently with livestock numbers ranging from 12,000 chickens to 6,000 finishing pigs and 500sow indoor units.
- Sole operator of a highcapacity feed mill producing 200+ tonnes weekly across 12+ rations, including blowerlorry feed delivery to multiple breeding and finishing 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 such as Roxell dry feed systems and onfarm mills, carrying out routine maintenance, faultfinding, 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 problemsolver 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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32
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United Kingdom
Dumfries and Galloway
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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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 desciptions: (further information given in CV)
Production Mill Operator | January 2025 Present
- Ran full operation of livestock feed mill, producing 200+ tonnes weekly across 12+ rations.
- Operated blower lorry delivering feed to multiple units, including 600sow and 400store sites.
- Monitored systems, maintained machinery, and carried out routine repairs to minimise downtime.
- Responded quickly to breakdowns, demonstrating strong problemsolving and decisionmaking.
- Managed production schedules and delivery coordination across several farms.
- Worked additional hours to keep feed production and deliveries uninterrupted.
- Maintained strict health & safety standards across all milling and transport operations.
Pig Stockman | October 2023 - January 2025
- 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 2021 - 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.
Pig Stockman | November 2019 - November 2021
- Managed a wide range of pig husbandry and general farm tasks.
- Carried out piglet teeth clipping and tail docking within welfare guidelines.
- Completed pressure washing and mucking out using a skid steer to maintain hygiene.
- Weighed and prepared pigs for slaughter in line with Welfare Standards.
- Administered vaccinations and prepared medications across all sheds.
- Performed essential maintenance: repairing pipes, feed/air lines, gates, and site infrastructure.
- Worked independently, responding quickly to issues with strong initiative and problemsolving.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and consistently high work standards
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 Aug 2013 Nov 2019
- 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 highquality products were approved for sale.
Start: 01/06/2026 Finish: Not Specified
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Permanent
I would be happy to locate anywhere, but I would require accommodation with the new role.
