Shepherd/Stockperson in Devon
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Devon, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Ref 1852 Devon |
Summary
We're recruiting for a Shepherd/Stockperson for a farm in Devon, EX13.
An exciting new job vacancy has arisen on a 800-acre family farm.
Our client operates a closed flock of performance-recorded Lleyn ewes and ewe lambs, which have been part of the AHDB Challenge sheep project for the last 7 years.
They use Eid with TGM Select Sheepware, along with a Tru-Test XR5000, to collect and manage data and work closely with vets to drive the flock's performance and production forward.
They finish beef cattle, alongside a herd of suckler cows and calves.
Person specifications:
Enthusiastic and passionate about livestock
Exceptional animal husbandry skills
Further training (if required) is offered
Own working dog would be an advantage, or the ability to use a dog or willingness to learn is essential
Ability to drive a tractor/JCB, quad bike and shepherd/trailer licence preferable
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Plus:
Pension
28 days holiday
Bacon sandwich on a Friday morning
Farm Christmas party
Accommodation
Accommodation:
A local family house in the village at £700 P/M plus bills.
Or
Parkhome onsite at £75 per week plus bills for a single person or a couple.
Hours:
07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday
Could be flexible on days
Could be flexible on times
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
An exciting new job vacancy has arisen on a 800-acre family farm.
Our client operates a closed flock of performance-recorded Lleyn ewes and ewe lambs, which have been part of the AHDB Challenge sheep project for the last 7 years.
They use Eid with TGM Select Sheepware, along with a Tru-Test XR5000, to collect and manage data and work closely with vets to drive the flock's performance and production forward.
They finish beef cattle, alongside a herd of suckler cows and calves.
Person specifications:
Enthusiastic and passionate about livestock
Exceptional animal husbandry skills
Further training (if required) is offered
Own working dog would be an advantage, or the ability to use a dog or willingness to learn is essential
Ability to drive a tractor/JCB, quad bike and shepherd/trailer licence preferable
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Plus:
Pension
28 days holiday
Bacon sandwich on a Friday morning
Farm Christmas party
Accommodation
Accommodation:
A local family house in the village at £700 P/M plus bills.
Or
Parkhome onsite at £75 per week plus bills for a single person or a couple.
Hours:
07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday
Could be flexible on days
Could be flexible on times
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.