Person Specification
Post: Stockperson
How criteria will be tested: A = Application form, T = Test, I = Interview
Essential
Desirable
A
T
I
Skills and Qualifications
A recognised qualification in agriculture,
livestock husbandry or equivalent
X
X
Extensive, proven livestock husbandry and
management skills (particularly cattle and
sheep)
X
X
Full, clean driving licence and Livestock
Transport Certificate (short journey)
X
X
Trained in tractor driving, driving with a
trailer, off-road driving
X
X
Trained in the use of power tools
(chainsaw) and herbicides, and in vehicle
maintenance, First Aid at work
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Good organisational skills and an ability to
prioritise your workload
X
X
X
Basic IT skills
X
X
X
X
X
Certificate of Driver Professional
Competence
X
Experience
Extensive experience of livestock
management and handling, including
principles of herd health management and
recognition and treatment of common
ailments
X
X
Experience of transporting livestock by road
X
X
Experience of working with agricultural
machinery
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Experience of conservation grazing and site
management.
X
X
X
Experience of CTS online, farm software
and cattle movement records
X
X
X
Experience of pedigree breeding and
knowledge of traditional breeds and their
management
X
X
X
X
Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge of livestock breeding systems
and herd health plans
X
X
Knowledge of current legal and technical
issues relating to livestock management,
animal welfare and grazing best practice.
X
X
A genuine interest in wildlife and/or nature
conservation
X
X
X
X
X
An understanding of nature conservation
issues and/or ecology
X
X
X
X
Personal Qualities
Ability to work flexibly, including unsociable
hours and emergency call outs
X
X
X
Strong practical aptitude
X
X
X
Assertiveness, energy and drive
X
X
X
Good communication skills
X
X
X
Approachable
X
X
X
Ability to act on own initiative and be
resourceful
X
X
X
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
when required
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Special Circumstances
Must be willing to live locally
Willingness to take responsibility for a cattle
dog
X