Stockworker
Posted 17 hours ago
- Penicuik, Midlothian
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
About the team:
SRUC farms operate on 4,312ha of land in Scotland in the following locations:-
Bush Farms, Edinburgh
Oatridge Campus, Edinburgh
Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen
Hill and Mountain Research Centre, Crianlarich
Barony Campus, Dumfries
Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries
SRUC Farms manage enterprises in Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Deer, Arable Crops and Farm Diversification supporting SRUC Research, Teaching and Consultancy. We are now looking for a Stockperson to join our Easter Howgate Farm to manage our Sheep, Deer and Dairy replacement operations on that site.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Beef Stockperson to join the modern and progressive Easter Howgate Research Farm. Duties will include:
Be responsible to the Farm Manager for the day to day operations of our 350 cow Beef Suckler Unit consisting of Limousin, Aberdeen Angus and Luing Cows.
Liaise with Technicians regarding research requirements.
To be responsible in the promotion and maintenance of high standards of animal health, well-being, welfare and productivity of SRUC farm livestock.
To promote industry good working practices and a safe clean working environment.
Complete daily work duties in accordance to the overall priorities identified by the Farm Manager.
Develop professional working relationships with other staff.
Providing occasional instruction to students in beef production and livestock husbandry during on farm practical sessions.
Ensure that the SRUC's policies on Health, Safety & Welfare are implemented and monitor systems of work in order to achieve a safe working environment.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
A formal training course at a land-based college, to National Diploma or National Certificate level or equivalent experience.
Admin ref: AJN/FARM/048/25
Closing date: 20 April 2025
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits:
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.
SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046
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SRUC farms operate on 4,312ha of land in Scotland in the following locations:-
Bush Farms, Edinburgh
Oatridge Campus, Edinburgh
Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen
Hill and Mountain Research Centre, Crianlarich
Barony Campus, Dumfries
Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries
SRUC Farms manage enterprises in Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Deer, Arable Crops and Farm Diversification supporting SRUC Research, Teaching and Consultancy. We are now looking for a Stockperson to join our Easter Howgate Farm to manage our Sheep, Deer and Dairy replacement operations on that site.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Beef Stockperson to join the modern and progressive Easter Howgate Research Farm. Duties will include:
Be responsible to the Farm Manager for the day to day operations of our 350 cow Beef Suckler Unit consisting of Limousin, Aberdeen Angus and Luing Cows.
Liaise with Technicians regarding research requirements.
To be responsible in the promotion and maintenance of high standards of animal health, well-being, welfare and productivity of SRUC farm livestock.
To promote industry good working practices and a safe clean working environment.
Complete daily work duties in accordance to the overall priorities identified by the Farm Manager.
Develop professional working relationships with other staff.
Providing occasional instruction to students in beef production and livestock husbandry during on farm practical sessions.
Ensure that the SRUC's policies on Health, Safety & Welfare are implemented and monitor systems of work in order to achieve a safe working environment.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
A formal training course at a land-based college, to National Diploma or National Certificate level or equivalent experience.
Admin ref: AJN/FARM/048/25
Closing date: 20 April 2025
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits:
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.
SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046
TPBN1_UKTJ