Three generations of the B*** family have farmed R**** Farm, and the family have recently invested in P****** Farm, just a 20 minute drive away, both are family run working farms. This exciting new opportunity has allowed us to start doubling our beef, sheep and pig numbers. All stock is finished on farm, and the majority sold through our on-site Farm Shop and Cafe. Each farm has approximately 300acres of farmable land, with an extra 100 acres of local summer grazing agreements.

We are open to the public year round located just 3 miles east of Swindon, on the Wiltshire and Oxfordshire border. Our Visitor Centre opened in 1992 to welcome people of ages to come and experience and learn about animals, farming and the countryside. We opened a successful farm shop in 2017 where all the beef, lamb, pork and goat is reared at Roves and Pidnell. Pidnell Farm is historically a dairy farm and we are in the process of adapting it for our beef Sussex Suckler herd, sheep and pigs.

We currently have

•125 Pedigree Sussex suckler cows and followers

•350 breeding ewes and followers. 80-100 Poll Dorsets lamb in January and the remaining Continentals lamb in April.

•25 Gloucester Old Spot sows plus progeny

Farm Livestock Person

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to work within a farming environment.

You will work alongside our Livestock Manager by assisting in the day to day running of a mixed livestock farm.

Key Responsibilities of the Role are:

•General animal welfare of the stock which would include inspections and observing of health issues.

•Ensuring feeding and watering of animals across the site

•Moving stock across the site when required

•General farms duties including good housekeeping practice and fencing

•Maintaining accurate Records of all appropriate information.

•Adherence to all site Health & Safety, environmental and technical policies and procedures.

•This role has limited tractor work

Job Requirement:

Essential

•Understanding of animal welfare and hygiene practices

•Positive can-do attitude is essential along with the ability to work to a high standard without supervision.

•Caring, passionate, driven, enthusiastic, competent individual with excellent eye for detail.

•Ability to work as part of a team

•Flexibility and willingness to learn

•Basic English and maths

•Ability to work overtime and weekends (rotating work pattern)

Desirable:

•Previous experience in livestock skills and in dealing with the day to day running of a farm.

Job Types Full-time