Company Overview
FGS Agri Ltd is a leading Kent-based agricultural contracting business, providing a wide range of agricultural services across the region.
We currently block calf 350 March/April, 75 September. We breed from our own replacement heifers and buy cattle into finish including 200 plus rearing calves on machines.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced stockperson to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis to assist the Livestock Manager.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with animals and equipment, ensuring smooth daily farm activities. The ideal candidate will be energetic, reliable, and eager to contribute to the care and management of livestock while assisting with maintenance and operational tasks.
Duties
- Animal Husbandry: Monitor livestock daily, managing health, productivity, identifying and addressing any health or welfare concerns
- Calving: Manage cattle during calving seasons, calf health and welfare, handling and tagging
- Stock Handling: Weigh, vaccinate and handle livestock safely
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Keep yards, feed troughs and water points clean and in good working order
Experience/requirements
- 3-5 years experience in a similar stock handling role
- Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment repair and maintenance
- Close attention to detail regarding animal health and welfare
- Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting and long periods of standing or walking
- A valid manual driver’s licence
- Telehandler Ticket is desirable but not essential as training can be provided
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK
Experience:
- Cattle : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
- Telehandler ticket (preferred)
Work Location: In person
