Job description
Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Herd Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our cattle herd. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the health, well-being, and productivity of our herd.
Key Responsibilities:
The candidate:
What We're Looking For:
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are a market leading, highly prestigious and professional recruitment agency within the agriculture, food, horticultural, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, with a strong focus on jobs and job vacancies within sales, management, marketing, operations, technical, engineering sectors, including international and Senior/Director jobs, within our specialist and niche agricultural sector. We offer a range of services to clients including headhunting, specialist advertising and general recruitment services. Please visit www.agriRS.co.uk to find out more or call us on 01905 345 155 to talk to a member of our recruitment team today.
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Herd Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our cattle herd. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the health, well-being, and productivity of our herd.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate all aspects of herd management, including feeding, breeding, health monitoring, and calving.
- Implement and manage herd health protocols to ensure the well-being of the animals.
- Lead a team of farmworkers in daily tasks, providing guidance and support.
- Maintain accurate records related to the herd, including breeding and health information.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and nutritionists to optimize herd performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
The candidate:
- Proven experience in herd management, preferably in a cattle farming environment.
- Strong knowledge of cattle nutrition, breeding, and health practices.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently when necessary.
- Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in agriculture.
- Previous experience in a managerial role on a cattle farm.
What We're Looking For:
- A background in dairy farming.
- Experience in AI and Foot Trimming.
- Leadership qualities.
- Communication skills.
- A can-do attitude.
- A passion for making things happen, every single day.
- A team player who's ready to become part of our farm family.
- A chance to live in beautiful Scotland.
- Generous Salary £35k-£40k DOE
- Accommodation is included.
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
To keep up to date with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists latest jobs, then please register on our website: www.agriRS.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are a market leading, highly prestigious and professional recruitment agency within the agriculture, food, horticultural, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, with a strong focus on jobs and job vacancies within sales, management, marketing, operations, technical, engineering sectors, including international and Senior/Director jobs, within our specialist and niche agricultural sector. We offer a range of services to clients including headhunting, specialist advertising and general recruitment services. Please visit www.agriRS.co.uk to find out more or call us on 01905 345 155 to talk to a member of our recruitment team today.