Senior Calf Rearer / Calf-Rearing Supervisor

Senior Calf Rearer / Calf-Rearing Supervisor

Vacancy Reference: 62009 KM

Location: Yorkshire

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced calf rearer with the maturity and leadership skills to supervise a small team?

Do you take pride in maintaining excellent standards of calf health, welfare and cleanliness?

Would you like to join a progressive, family-run dairy farm with an award-winning pedigree herd in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales?

The Company

Our client operates an established, family-run dairy enterprise in the Yorkshire Dales.

The farm is home to approximately 1,300 dairy cows and is recognised for its award-winning pedigree herd. The business maintains a tidy, well-managed and high-welfare farming environment, with animal health and welfare at the heart of its operation.

Our client is now seeking an experienced Senior Calf Rearer / Calf-Rearing Supervisor to join its established team.

The Role

You will take day-to-day responsibility for the calf-rearing unit while working alongside and supervising two established calf-rearing team members.

The farm calves throughout the year, with up to 10 cows calving in a day during busier periods. The successful candidate must therefore be confident managing a busy workload while consistently maintaining high standards.

This role requires someone mature, dependable and practical who can lead the team constructively, communicate well and become a positive part of the wider family business.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the calf-rearing unit.
• Supervising and supporting two existing calf-rearing team members.
• Monitoring calf health, welfare, feeding and development.
• Following established calf-rearing protocols to a consistently high standard.
• Identifying and responding promptly to any health or welfare concerns.
• Maintaining accurate records where required.
• Ensuring calf housing, feeding equipment and working areas remain clean and well organised.
• Supporting calving cows and newborn calves during busy periods.
• Working closely with the wider dairy and herd management team.
• Maintaining the farm's excellent standards of animal welfare, hygiene and biosecurity.
  

The Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven practical experience in calf rearing and calf husbandry.
• Be confident working with both calving cows and newborn calves.
• Have previous supervisory experience or the maturity and ability to lead a small team.
• Manage colleagues positively and constructively.
• Demonstrate excellent animal-health and welfare standards.
• Be reliable, hardworking and well organised.
• Remain calm and capable during busy calving periods.
• Have a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Take genuine pride in their work and working environment.
  

Attitude and team fit are absolutely essential for this appointment.

Applications from suitable farming couples may also be considered, particularly where a partner has general farm work, milking or tractor-driving experience.

Working Hours

• Five full days per week.
• Approximately 60 hours per week.
• Typical working hours of 5:00am-5:00pm.
• One weekend in every three.
• Additional milking overtime may be available at £18 per hour.
  

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• Good-quality two-bedroom cottage available on the farm.
• Accommodation suitable for an individual, couple or small family.
• Rent of £570 per month.
• Council Tax and water included.
• The employee is responsible for electricity costs.
• No gas costs.
• Additional paid overtime opportunities.
• Proper induction and animal-welfare training.
• Opportunity to join a respected, family-run dairy business.
• Beautiful rural location within the Yorkshire Dales.
  

Start Date

The client is looking to appoint as soon as possible but is prepared to wait for the right person.

Interested?

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