Shepherd
Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire
Boughton Estate is looking for an experienced Shepherd to join their team, with responsibility for managing 1,600 Aberfield × Highlander outdoor lambing ewes.
This is a hands-on role for someone with solid livestock experience, looking to work as part of a dedicated estate team in a beautiful rural setting.
Who we are? Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business committed to sustainable land use across our estates. At Boughton Estate, our in-hand farming operation includes livestock and arable enterprises across 1,500 ha. We are focused on producing lamb through high welfare husbandry on a predominantly forage based system, with all lambs being finished on farm using temporary leys, forage/cover crops incorporated into the arable rotation and permanent pasture.
The role? As an experienced Shepherd, you will have responsibility for 1,600 Aberfield x Highlander outdoor lambing ewes, managing sheep to maximise profitability while ensuring high standards of welfare and health & safety. You will be required to maintain accurate field movement and treatment records in AgriWebb, use technology and equipment such as Prattley sheep handling systems, Tru-Test products and FecPak tools. As well as supporting the Farm Manager in delivering the team’s objectives, you will assist with cattle work, tractor driving and estate maintenance. Due to the animal welfare aspect of the role, it is a requirement to live in tied accommodation, and an attractive on farm three-bed cottage, including kennels, is provided rent-free. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark on a progressive flock and help take it to the next level. We can offer a flexible start date, ideally on or before 1 May 2026.
The person? The successful candidate will be a team player, well organised, and demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude. Experience of outdoor lambing, and mob grazing using electric fencing is essential. Candidates should have their own working dogs, knowledge of FecPak, AgriWebb & EID data recording, and be confident in operating farm machinery safely.
Why work for us? As well as rent-free accommodation and dog allowance, we offer excellent benefits including private health cover, life assurance, six weeks holiday, gym and shopping discounts, a cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.
How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more information. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.
The closing date for applications is 20 February.
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