Stockperson job (Tractor Driver) - Surrey

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Stockperson c£25,000 pa depending on experience

• PLUS £2,000 pa on call allowance

• 35 hours per week + 1 week in 6 on call rota (including weekend)

• Flexible, friendly working environment

The trust is seeking a confident, practical, and motivated team player to join its livestock team in the management of over 250 cattle and a growing sheep flock, on over 600ha of grass farms and 2700ha of conservation sites across the county.

Over the year, the livestock team calves 70+ cows, makes 200 acres of hay, and transports livestock across the county delivering them to 35+ conservation sites. 50 animals are sold per year for both beef and breeding stock. The trust has a focus on high herd health and animal welfare.

We maintain a modern, well-serviced fleet of vehicles and farm machinery.

If you have livestock experience, tractor driving expertise, and fit the criteria on the job profile, please complete an application form or provide a CV and covering letter no later than 10 February 2025. Interviews and practical tests will take place as applications are received, so the role may be filled before the closing date (apply now if you are interested and have the livestock experience we need).

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds that may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, a grassroots movement working to protect and connect at least 30 percent of land and sea for nature's recovery by 2030. Our vision for a wilder Surrey is a future with abundant wildlife and nature recovery networks rich in biodiversity.

Pond Farm, our primary base on Wisley Common, is not readily accessible via public transport, so the ability to drive and access to a vehicle is essential, although suitable SWT work vehicles will be available. It will be necessary for you to be located within a 45-minute drive of either Pond Farm in Wisley (GU23), Bonhurst Farm in Bramley (GU5), or Elm Farm in Warlingham (CR6).

Job Length: Permanent

Start: 2/03/2025,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay: 35+

Accommodation: No

Driving Licence Required? Full UK Driving Licence

Tractor: Required

Other Information: Pond Farm, our primary base on Wisley Common, is not readily accessible via public transport, so the ability to drive and access to a vehicle is essential, although suitable SWT work vehicles will be available. It will be necessary for you to be located within a 45-minute drive of either Pond Farm in Wisley (GU23), Bonhurst Farm in Bramley (GU5), or Elm Farm in Warlingham (CR6).