AGRICULTURAL WAGE INCREASE

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The Scottish Government have confirmed that as from the 1st October 2010 the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board will increase the minimum hourly rate of pay for agricultural workers and apprentices
 
The pay awards will be as follows:-
 
  • A minimum rate of £5.96 per hour for workers in the first 26 weeks of employment.
  • At least £6.51 per hour for workers employed for more than 26 weeks.
  • An hourly rate of not less than £3.61 per hour for workers during the first 12 months of employment who undertake a Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture.
  • The additional sum payable to workers who have appropriate qualifications will be £0.99 per hour.
  • The dog allowance will also increase to £4.94 per week for each dog up to a maximum of four.
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WESTER BROCKLOCH STEADINGS

Rafford, Forres


A unique opportunity to acquire a set of traditional farm buildings with Full Planning Permission in place for a single residential unit, set in a peaceful location yet with easy access to local amenities.

A substantial site extending to 4.67 hectares (11.54 acres) or thereby.

Recruitment

RURAL PRACTICE CHARTERED SURVEYOR AND TRAINEE CHARTERED SURVEYOR POSITIONS

Due to an increasing workload, we are looking to expand our rural practice department. Our office is based at Pluscarden, near Elgin, Moray. We currently have a staff of 15 and our core activity is property consultancy and rural estate management.

We are currently accepting applications for both a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor as well as a Trainee Chartered Surveyor.

The successful applicants will join our rural practice team, which consists of four fully qualified land agents. Both positions are full-time, working Monday to Friday, and salary will be negotiable depending on experience.

If you would like to apply for either position, please email your CV and covering letter to mandy@bowlts.com.

 

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Bowlts, Chartered Surveyors - Elgin Office

Barnhill, Pluscarden, by Elgin IV30 8TZ Scotland IV30 8TZ

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