Farm workers or stockpersons carry out manual and practical work on farms. They work farms that are livestock (animals), arable (crops) or mixed (animals and crops).
On a livestock farm, you could be:
On an arable farm, you could be:
On a mixed farm, you could be doing any of these things.
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Pay rates for farm worker or stockperson are set by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board. From 1 April 2019 this is:
Workers with the same employer for more than 26 weeks and who hold a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 6 or 7 or the Certificate of Acquired Experience are entitled to an additional £1.25 an hour.
There is also a Dog Allowance for those using their own working dogs. This is £6.24 a week for each dog (up to a maximum of four dogs).
The minimum hourly rate of £11.75 is payable for all workers.
You may also be provided with accommodation rent-free or at a reduced rate. Employers may deduct up to £7.55 a day for accommodation other than a house.
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Courtesy of Lantra Scotland
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Lantra Scotland
Tel: 01738 310164
E-mail:
scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website:
https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Twitter:
@LantraScotland
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.
National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland)
Tel: 0131 472 4000
E-mail:
info@nfus.org.uk
Website:
http://www.nfus.org.uk
Twitter:
@NFUStweets
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nfuscotland/