Shepherd (m/f/d) - also for career changers

Job ID: 10000-1206102848-S
Place of work: Rotenburg (Wümme)
Alternative profession(s):
  • - Farmer
  • - Helper - Agriculture
Job title: Shepherd (m/f/d) - also for career changers
Offer type: Workplace
Date: Immediately
Time limit: Unlimited
Working hours: Part-time - Morning
Part-time - Evening
Full-time
Part-time - Afternoon
Job description
   About us

We are a family-run organic sheep farm with many years of experience in extensive pasture farming. With around 1,600 Heidschnucken sheep, 120 goats and 14 cattle, we make an important contribution to dyke and landscape conservation in the districts of Verden, Rotenburg and Stade. In herding and paddock husbandry, our animals actively contribute to the preservation of the cultural landscape.

   Your areas of work

- Herding and caring for flocks of sheep and goats on changing areas
- Setting up and dismantling mobile electronic nets on dykes and nature conservation areas
- Daily inspection and care of the animals (water, feed, health check)
- Support with treatments, hoof care, shearing and animal management
- Assistance with stable work (esp.
- Care and maintenance of pastures, fences and work equipment
- Collaboration with herding dogs

   The work mainly takes place outside and follows the natural rhythm of the animals (early start, lots of exercise) and in all weathers.

   What you need

- Interest in working with animals and in nature
- Physical resilience and willingness to work outside (in all weathers)
- Sense of responsibility and independent working style
- Class B driving licence (desirable)

Career changers are also very welcome!
Experience in agriculture is a plus - but not a must. You'll learn everything you need with us.

   What we offer you

- Meaningful work in nature and environmental protection
- A varied working day instead of routine
- Working in a family team
- Intensive induction and practical training in the sheep farm
- Insights into organic farming and extensive animal husbandry
- Working with herding dogs and large flocks

   Special features of the job

- Not a classic 9-to-5 job
- Close connection to animals and nature
- Lots of personal responsibility
- Seasonal work peaks: Additional work from March to September, overtime reduction in autumn and winter

   Got interested?

Then get in touch with us with some information about yourself - even without a formal application!

Kontakt@schaeferei-hehmsoth.de (Kontakt@schaeferei-hehmsoth.de)

Mobile: 017642002388

For more information and insights into our company:

www.schaeferei-hehmsoth.de (http://www.schaeferei-hehmsoth.de)

Instagram: schaeferei.hehmsoth
Application information
Remuneration:
not specified
Lateral entry possible:
Yes
Driving licence:
Fahrerlaubnisklasse B (PKW/Kleinbusse, alt: 3) (Wünschenswert)
Specialist Requirements:
Hoof and claw care (basic knowledge)
Sheep breeding and husbandry (basic knowledge)
Stable work (basic knowledge)
 
Social requirements:
Diligence/accuracy, ability to work in a team, reliability, resilience
Application type(s):
  • by e-mail
  • by telephone
Company:
Hehmsoth GbR
Schlesier Str.
27299 Langwedel
Verden district
All
Telephone: --
kontakt@schaeferei-hehmsoth.de

Enquiries:
Herr Heiner Hehmsoth

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