Farm Ranger/Stockman
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
East Anglia Closing date for applications is: 27th Aug 2025| Contact: | Sophie Ryder ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £28,203.97 |
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park is looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Ranger/stockman. This is a hands-on, role delivering the daily care of our rare breed animals and seasonal livestock, ensuring the highest standards of welfare and smooth day-to-day operations.
About the Role
As the Farm Ranger/Stockman, you will take ownership of our farm area, which includes:
- Rare breed pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, horse, chickens and other poultry
- Seasonally: up to 10,000 Kelly Bronze turkeys
You will be responsible for delivering all aspects of animal care and assisting in the planning of breeding schedules. Alongside your animal husbandry duties, you’ll deliver daily talks and experiences to visitors, showcasing the history, importance, and continued role of rare breeds in modern farming, and their central place in our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining and overseeing our farm section, ensuring smooth daily operations
- Carrying out and delivering daily husbandry tasks to the highest welfare standards
- Assist in planning and delivering breeding programmes for all livestock
- Coordinating and preparing for abattoir runs.
- Delivering engaging public talks and hands-on experiences.
- Educating visitors on the importance of rare breeds and heritage farming
- Operating and maintaining the use of farm machinery, including Compact tractors, trailers and telescopic handlers
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong practical experience with livestock, ideally including rare breeds
- Has proven experience in lambing and calving
- Is confident in delivering and leading a farm operation
- Is committed to maintaining high welfare standards for all animals in their care
- Can confidently drive a trailer and operate a telescopic handler (training can be provided if required)
- Is confident speaking to the public and enjoys engaging with people of all ages
- Is organised, proactive, and capable of overseeing multiple priorities
- Is physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions
- Holds a full UK driving licence (essential)
Why Join Us?
At Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, you’ll join a passionate and dedicated team in a truly unique setting. We are currently redeveloping our rare breeds area, making this an exciting time to come on board. From rare breed conservation to large-scale seasonal turkey production, no two days are ever the same. This is your chance to take full ownership of the farm section, help shape its future, work hands-on with a diverse range of animals, engage and educate the public, and play a vital role in preserving heritage farming — all while upholding the highest standards of animal welfare.
