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Sheep Supervisor
Thainstone Centre
AUCTION MART SHEEP SUPERVISOR
Aberdeen and Northern Marts, one of Scotland’s leading and most progressive auction companies are looking to appoint a Sheep Supervisor to join their busy livestock team at Thainstone Mart, Inverurie.
Heading up the sheep division in the yard as a job share with an another Sheep Supervisor, this would be a perfect fit for someone who is keen to lead a team, is hands-on, energetic & has attention to detail.
Job description:
Reporting to the Yard Manager this is a key role within the sales yard. Duties include dealing with the lairaging of stock both pre and post sale, moving of stock around the mart on sale days, ensuring that staff are in place to keep the sale moving, dealing with livestock documentation in relation to record keeping as well as ensuring compliance with existing market legislation. Welfare of animals is paramount at all times. Certain times will require you to assist with cattle sales.
Applications are welcomed from less experienced applicants who would like to embark on a long-term Training and Development Programme, although experience working with livestock is as must.
Knowledge and skills:
- Natural team leader with ability to organise staff as required
- Sound knowledge and experience of handling sheep
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards
- Awareness of Health and Safety for staff and customers
- Ability to prioritise and organise busy workload in a fast paced environment
- A strong ability to work as part of a team whilst also working on your own initiative
- Good communication skills
- Valid UK driving licence required
- Experience driving quad bikes and handling farm equipment would be advantageous but not essential
- This position involves working long days with some weekend working on a rota.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to the HR Department, ANM Group, Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ or email careers@anmgroup.co.uk