| Position Experienced Shepherd | Location Abbotsbury, Weymouth | No. Required 1 | Period Full-time, permanent |
The Role
Evershot Farms is a 3,300ha mixed farming business.
We are looking to recruit an experienced shepherd as the Estate is looking to re-establish a 2000 ewe lambing flock at Abbotsbury in Dorset. Working with the Senior Farm Manager and shepherd on the Melbury end of the Estate. The right candidate will have full control over this exciting new enterprise. They will manage and run a 2000 head Welsh Cheviot type lambing flock. The flock will graze the hills around the picturesque village of Abbotsbury on the south coast and utilise the dairy grassland during the winter. The flock will be breeding its own replacements and Welsh Mule ewe lambs to form part of the 2000 dry ewe flock already on the Melbury part of the Estate.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Breeding and monitoring of the flock,
- Repairs and renewal of the stock fencing infrastructure,
- Electric fencing of silage leys,
- Weed wiping and pasture maintenance,
- Follow grazing protocols that form part of the HLS agreements,
- General Estate maintenance,
- Accurate record keeping.
In return we offer:
- A competitive salary and pension,
- Accommodation on the estate.
The candidate will have:
- Excellent shepherding experience and flock performance,
- Be self-motivated,
- Have practical communication skills and be a team player.
- Working dogs
- Enthusiasm and drive to push this exciting new enterprise.
Please send your CV or contact Senior Farm Manager, Ross Edwards: 07815115598 or redwards@velcourt.co.uk
31 March 2025
Accommodation: Available on the Estate
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For More Information
For more information please contact Ross Edwards 07815115598 redwards@velcourt.co.uk
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