Job Description

JOIN PAYBODY FARMS

Location:

Maidwell, Northamptonshire

Accommodation:

3-bedroom cottage in a picturesque village with an Outstanding rated primary school

Perks:

Work vehicle, training & development, cutting-edge equipment, and a supportive family-run team

Are you an experienced shepherd or livestock professional looking for your next big opportunity? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, family-run farm that's passionate about sustainable livestock management and innovation?

Paybody Farms (Maidwell) Ltd

is offering a rare chance to join their dynamic team and help shape the future of their growing livestock enterprise. They're a progressive farm with deep roots in the Northamptonshire countryside, managing owned, rented, and contract land with care and ambition.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll take the lead in their evolving sheep enterprise, which is transitioning to a fully outdoor lambing system. They currently lamb 900 NZ Romneys in April, with plans to expand. You'll also manage contract shepherding for a neighbouring estate, overseeing 900 North Country Mule ewe lambs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Outdoor lambing and rotational/block grazing Grassland management and temporary fencing (Rappa system) Handling and infrastructure maintenance Supporting their herd of 65 Stabiliser suckler cows Using Shearwell MyFarmWorks software for stock recording Conducting in-house worm counting

WHAT THEY OFFER

Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and responsibility Excellent Equipment: Clipex sheep handler (auto draft, weighing, EID), NZ Port a-yards, Rappa ATV winder, Honda ATV Supportive Environment: Work alongside a passionate family team and skilled colleagues Training & Development: Access to courses focused on flock performance and personal growth, as well as grazing discussion groups Work-Life Balance: Weekend rota system and a beautiful home in a thriving village community Integration & Innovation: Be part of integrating livestock into their arable system, with rotational grazing and forage-based finishing

WHO THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

This is not a first shepherding job. They're seeking someone with solid experience, a keen eye for detail, and ideally at least one working dog. You should be confident working independently and as part of a team, especially during lambing and seasonal tasks like shearing.

Apply now to join Paybody Farms and be part of a future-focused farming journey that values tradition, innovation, and community.

Email your CV and covering letter to

edward.hutley@ceresrural.co.uk.

Or call Edward on 07952 041603 for more information.

Application deadline:

1st September 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025