SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD
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Proposed Minimum Hourly Rates of Pay
The proposed minimum hourly rates of pay from the 1 October 2010 are:-
- The basic rate of pay for agricultural workers with more than 26 weeks continuous employment will increase by 19p per hour from £6.32 to £6.51. This is an increase of 3%.
- The basic rate of pay for agricultural workers in their first 26 weeks of employment will increase by 16p per hour from £5.80 to £5.96. This is an increase of 2.8%.
- For new employees undertaking an apprenticeship in agriculture the basic rate of pay for the first 12 months is £3.61.
- Workers who have been with the same employer for more than 26 weeks and who hold a Scottish (or National) Vocational Qualification in an agricultural subject at Level III or above should be paid an additional £0.99 per hour.
Other Allowances
Proposed allowance rates from the 1 October 2010:-
- Those working with dogs should receive an allowance of £4.94 per week for each dog up to a maximum of four.
- The only benefit provided by an employer to a worker which can be counted as part payment of the minimum wage is the provision of a house. The value of this benefit remains at £1.
- The accommodation offset for accommodation other than a house increases from £4.51 to £4.61 per day.
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.
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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