Purpose of the Role
This role will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day care of the beef herd at Windsor. You'll be working alongside a small, dedicated team committed to delivering the highest standards of welfare to our special pedigree cattle.
Main Responsibilities
- Animal Health & Welfare: Monitor the condition and health of cattle and pigs, treating signs of illness or injury, administering vaccinations and medications, and liaising with veterinarians when necessary.
- Feeding & Nutrition: Ensure animals have sufficient feed and fresh water. Tasks include weighing and mixing feed, operating feeding machinery (e.g. TMR mixer wagons), and managing rotational grazing systems.
- Husbandry: Perform routine tasks such as tagging, handling, and moving cattle with minimal stress. Includes calf rearing and disbudding for younger animals.
- Breeding & Calving: Support breeding programmes, monitor pregnant cattle, and assist during calving.
- Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of treatments, weights, and movements using digital systems.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain farm machinery including tractors and telehandlers.
- Farm Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of buildings, pens, and equipment to uphold biosecurity standards.
- Shipping & Receiving: Manage the arrival and departure of cattle, including scanning EID tags.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating work programmes as needed.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the team to foster a positive working environment and support biodiversity and conservation goals.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience working with livestock, especially cattle.
- Understanding of organic farming principles (advantageous but not essential).
- Knowledge of land-based health & safety and biosecurity practices.
- Experience in conservation management and grassland care.
- Strong communication skills across all levels and with external partners.
- Attention to detail in monitoring herd health and operations.
- Level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Agriculture (or equivalent) desirable.
- Willingness to work irregular hours as needed.
- Full manual driving licence; telehandler certification may be required.
- Proficiency with farm technology and digital record-keeping.
- First aid qualification.
Department Windsor & Rural Locations Windsor Employment type Full-time
