Stock Person/Shepherd - Ref 1605 Date: September 18, 2025

We are looking for a Stockperson/Shepherd to join our team at Thimbleby Estate, set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. We have a large suckler herd with replacements bred in-house and finished prime stock sold through local markets. We also have a sizable flock of ewes, where lambs are sold through the deadweight market.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily checks of cattle and sheep

• Feeding and bedding of cattle and sheep using a feeder wagon

• Preparing and occasionally taking stock for market

• Mucking out stock

• Administering vaccines for livestock and recording these accordingly

• Keeping all aspects of the farm and machinery clean and tidy

We are looking for the successful candidate to work full time Monday to Friday, plus every other weekend. Due to the nature of the role, the exact number of hours per week will vary throughout the year, so we are looking for somebody who can be suitably flexible.

The role will report directly to our Farm Manager. We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a stockperson/shepherd

• Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic characteristics

• Ability to work both individually and as part of a small team

• Genuine passion for livestock

• Full UK driving licence

• Calving and lambing experience

• Flexible approach to duties

• Honest and with a high level of integrity

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good communication skills and a pleasant and polite personality

• Ability to ride a quad bike

• Relevant quad bike/loadall training (desirable - training can be provided)

• Right to work in the UK

Remuneration and Benefits

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Potential for accommodation to be part of package if required

• Increasing annual leave with length of service

• Enhanced company pension scheme

• Employee discount across a variety of sectors

• Company events

All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Please call our Farm Manager Stephen on 07802444138 for more information or an informal conversation about the role. To apply for the role, please send your CV to farm@thimblebyestate.com