Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated shepherd, stockman and general farm worker to work with a herd of 100 spring calving Aberdeen Angus cows, 200 pure Swaledale ewes, 500 Swaledale’s to Blue Faced Leicester and small pedigree flocks of Blue Faced Leicester and Suffolks.

The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, including:

• The opportunity to develop the sheep enterprises, invest in genetics and push the flock forward.
• Involvement in lambing, assisting with calving and flock management.
• Selection and presentation of stock for sale.

The successful candidate will need:

• A willingness to engage in all aspects of farm work / life.
• To be able to use own initiative
• The applicant must have high regard for health and safety measures, as well as the upmost respect for animal welfare.
• Be a confident and reliable decision maker
• Be able to manage their own time and be organised
• To have a clean driving licence, experience of tractor driving preferred
• To have their own dogs preferred

Job benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Beautiful place with high quality livestock and good facilities.
• An excellent opportunity for someone passionate about livestock farming who wants to be part of a forward-thinking farm operation.
• Fixed working hours, requirement for overtime at busy periods

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to nonegobye@gmail.com with the subject Shepherd and Stockman or contact Alistair on 07876 594028.

Closing date: 27/02/2026