Innovis Flock Sheep Technician - Innovis Breeding Sheep

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with annual data capture in the nucleus flock with EID equipment including outdoor lambing responsibilities in April.
• Manage all data capture associated with funded research projects at Southfield.
• Set up and record feed intake data on batches of lambs annually.
• Assist with rumen sampling animals for micro-biome analysis.
• To undertake regular grass height measurements (using a plate meter) and data.
• To assume responsibility for all legislative record keeping at Southfield and affiliated holdings.
• Livestock movement records.
• Medicine and treatment records.
• Farm Assurance records.
• To assist with shepherding and general farm work.
• To check livestock every third weekend (part days).

General responsibilities:

• Carry out duties with reasonable skill, care and diligence.
• Protect the assets, livestock, equipment and reputation of the farm.
• Work cooperatively with the Employer and professional advisers.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as may be required by Innovis from time to time.
• We place a strong emphasis on growing people and training will be provided for the key elements of the role and for personal development.

The Candidate:

• Excellent animal husbandry & technical skills.
• Excellent data handling & Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with farmers, stakeholders, and team.
• A degree or equivalent.
• A full clean driving.
  

The Package:

• As an agricultural employee, the terms of employment will be compliant with the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order with 33 days holidays annually.
• The salary will be based on experience and a 4% contribution to the Company’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme after 3-months work.

Please email your CV and cover letter to Dewi Jones