Apprentice Shepherd Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen on an exciting and developing farming operation. The farming operation consists of 14,000 acres, containing adequate low ground and facilities to allow for effective livestock management. The farming operation currently runs 1300 Blackface ewes and 150 cross ewes.

All year-round sheep husbandry including lambing , marking , dosing, hill gathers, tick treatment , dipping , shearing and all the usual required shepherding matters. In house silage production and grass reseeding also takes place, with some other tractor work required throughout the season.

General estate upkeep and maintenance matters form a smaller part of the role but would be required throughout the year.

This package includes a 2 bedroom house in close proximity to the main farm steading with council tax and electricity included in the package. Adequate dog kennels are also provided with a small outbuilding. Wages as per Agricultural wages board Apprentice Rates and will also include an annual Wet Weather allowance and any training courses required to be undertaken to meet the job requirements.