Estate Stockperson Ranger – Newmarket, Suffolk. REF JF1905

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new staff member to join this wonderful Estate located approx. 9 miles SE of Newmarket.

The Estate is in the most wonderful location and provides an amazing environment for all the livestock amidst the vast areas of natural pasture and woodland.

You will be joining an established team who all work to high standards, ensuring the best possible welfare of livestock and exceptional  maintenance of the land.

This is a full time position which will include weekends on a rota basis.

1. Livestock Management

• Provide daily care for 30 head of Wagyu cattle with the view of expanding the herd over the next three years whilst producing high quality grade beef.
• Provide daily care for 80 breeding ewes (Exlana, Suffolk and Southdowns) and Pedigree Tamworth pigs.
• Engage with breeding programs, lambing, and calving operations with a focus on welfare and productivity.
• Monitor pasture health and rotation schedules to ensure optimal grazing conditions and animal welbeing.
• Conduct routine health checks in line with our Healthy Herd Scheme, administer treatments and vaccinations as required.
• Maintain accurate livestock records for births, movements and medical treatments.

2. Renerative Farming Practises and Conservation Grazing

• Implement and promote regenerative farming techniques, such as rotational grazing and bale grazing.

• Collaborate with the Estate Team and game keeper to align farming practises with biodiversity enhancement and the shooting interest on the estate. 

3. Infrastructure and Equipment Management

• Maintain fencing (electric and permanent), and water systems to ensure the safety and comfort of livestock
• Carry out maintenance and safe operation of farming equipment and vehicles.
• Identify and report any repairs or upgrades needed across the estate’s agricultural infrastructure.

4. Collaboration and Estate Support

• Work closely with the Estate Team to align agricultural and environmental goals.
• Participate in estate-wide projects, such as habitat restoration or creation as required. 

5. Health & Safety

• Ensuring all tasks are conducted safely, adhering to estate guidelines and legal requirements
• Reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in livestock management with cattle and sheep.
• Knowledge of regenerative farming principles and willingness to apply them.
• Strong animal welfare ethic and attention to livestock health and behaviour.
• Practical skills in fencing, machinery maintenance and general
• Car driver with own transport

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in pasture fed farming systems as well as finishing systems with Total Mixed Ration diets.

• Relevant agricultural qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent).

• Tractor driving

• Chainsaw CS30/31 certification

Salary will depend on the experience of the individual.

To apply, please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk