Shepherd/livestock Person

**Paybody Farms (Maidwell) Ltd**is offering a rare chance to join their dynamic team and help shape the future of their growing livestock enterprise. They’re a progressive farm with deep roots in the Northamptonshire countryside, managing owned, rented, and contract land with care and ambition.

You’ll take the lead in their evolving sheep enterprise, which is transitioning to a fully outdoor lambing system. They currently lamb 900 NZ Romneys in April, with plans to expand. You’ll also manage contract shepherding for a neighbouring estate, overseeing 900 North Country Mule ewe lambs.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Outdoor lambing and rotational/block grazing
- Grassland management and temporary fencing (Rappa system)
- Handling and infrastructure maintenance
- Supporting their herd of 65 Stabiliser suckler cows
- Using Shearwell MyFarmWorks software for stock recording
- Conducting in-house worm counting

**WHAT THEY OFFER**
- **Competitive Salary**: Reflective of experience and responsibility
- **Excellent Equipment**: Clipex sheep handler (auto draft, weighing, EID), NZ Port-a-yards, Rappa ATV winder, Honda ATV
- **Supportive Environment**: Work alongside a passionate family team and skilled colleagues
- **Training & Development**: Access to courses focused on flock performance and personal growth, as well as grazing discussion groups
- **Work-Life Balance**:Weekend rota system and a beautiful home in a thriving village community
- **Integration & Innovation**: Be part of integrating livestock into their arable system, with rotational grazing and forage-based finishing

**WHO THEY’RE LOOKING FOR**
This is not a first shepherding job. They’re seeking someone with solid experience, a keen eye for detail, and ideally at least one working dog. You should be confident working independently and as part of a team, especially during lambing and seasonal tasks like shearing.

Call Edward on 07952 041603 for more information.

Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person