The Opportunity - Livestock Stockperson

Daylesford Organic Farms Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Livestock Stockperson to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's best-known organic farming businesses, gaining experience across a sustainable, high-welfare livestock farming system in the Cotswolds.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will help maintain the highest standards of animal welfare whilst contributing to a progressive organic farming enterprise. This is a hands-on role that will see you involved in all aspects of livestock care and husbandry, whilst supporting a sustainable farming system.

The role would suit someone with practical livestock experience who is passionate about animal welfare, enjoys working outdoors and is looking to develop their skills within a respected organic farming business.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing attentive day-to-day care for livestock.

• Feeding, bedding, checking and moving animals.

• Monitoring livestock health, welfare and condition.

• Assisting with calving, lambing and other seasonal livestock work.

• Maintaining clean, safe livestock housing, yards, handling systems and equipment.

• Keeping accurate livestock and welfare records.

• Supporting grazing plans and pasture management.

• Following organic standards, biosecurity procedures and health and safety requirements.

• Assisting with general farm duties as required.

About You

Essential

• Practical livestock experience, ideally with cattle and/or sheep.

• Reliable, observant and comfortable working independently.

• Enjoy working outdoors throughout the seasons.

• Able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.

• Committed to maintaining excellent animal welfare and hygiene standards.

• Flexible approach during busy periods, including calving and lambing.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working with sheepdogs or other working dogs.

• Relevant agricultural qualifications.

• Machinery experience.

• Livestock handling certificates.

Whilst relevant qualifications and certifications would be advantageous, a strong work ethic, positive attitude and genuine interest in livestock farming are equally important.

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, dependent on experience, you'll benefit from:

• A varied role within a progressive organic farming business.

• The opportunity to develop your livestock and farming skills.

• Working as part of a knowledgeable and supportive team.

• Staff benefits and discounts.

• Suitable accommodation available for the right candidate.

What happens next?

We'll carefully review your application and, if you're shortlisted, our Resourcing team will arrange a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail. From there, you'll usually take part in a Teams interview, followed by an in-person meeting with the team. We'll keep in touch throughout the process, so you'll always know where you stand.

Need support during the recruitment process?

Our goal is simple: to give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@jcb.com and we'll be happy to support you.

Our Resourcing Team manage all recruitment partnerships. We ask that agencies do not submit unsolicited CVs. Any candidate details received without prior engagement and agreement from our Resourcing Team will not be eligible for agency fees.