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Youngstock Manager Vacancy Reference: 58206 AB This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced Dairy Professional? Do you have experience working with youngstock? Have you got a passion for maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare? The Job Role: We are seeking a dedicated youngstock enthusiast to join an organic dairy team in Cheshire. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the health welfare of a jersey dairy, and longhorn beef calves. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dairy farming, have a strong work ethic, and be result orientated in maintaining high standards of animal welfare. Positive, can-do attitude to fit in with the team dynamic would be a must for this role. Location: Cheshire Working Hours: 45 hours per week (Annualised contract peaks and troughs) Salary Package: Paying Up To 36,000 Basic Salary Depending on Skills and Experience + Accommodation to be Discussed Key Responsibilities: Take ownership for performance of calves from our Autumn and Spring Blocks. From point of calving, all the way through to being in calf. Harvesting colostrum with use of store and thaw machine Making sure 5'Qs of colostrum are met and recorded Tagging calves, input of data into handbooks then onto Uniform-Agri Mob Grassland management experience would be of benefit Block calving experience would be of benefit Present and work alongside farm manager during busy calving period AI along with walking cows to drive submission through heifer serving windows Monitor calf signals: Record calf weights throughout period, and make call on sale or service dates Meet performance targets set by the team, vets and calf specialists Build a strong relationship with estate teams, vets, nutritionists Active communication on WhatsApp groups, emails and utilising our on-farm PO System. Attention to detail. Being on it, using communication skills to improve other staff Be open to jump on milking team and help at points during the week and into weekends, help daily milking of cows using modern milking equipment, ensuring efficient and hygienic collection of milk. Youngstock and Herd Health Management: Observe and monitor the health of the calves, identifying signs of illness or distress. Assist with veterinary treatments, vaccinations, and health checks as required. Maintain accurate records of herd health, treatments, and weights and add onto teams whatsapp groups Fertility - Youngstock: Walk heifers twice a day in the winter (Housing), once a day in the summer (Fields) Identify cows to serve on WhatsApp group (Data collected and compared internally for performance) Submissions to be over 80% for the herd. Ideally 90% Feeding and Nutrition: Monitor feed and water intake and make report and decisions on this Grass walking (Not crucial, and can train on grass feeding for YS) Calving Assistance: Assist with calving block, ensuring the health and safety of both cows and calves and ensure cows are brought in parlour at end of milking for teams to harvest colostrum General Farm Duties: Keep the farms and the working areas immaculate. Assist with pasture management, including moving cattle, maintaining fencing, and managing grazing areas. Perform other general farm duties as needed, such as operating machinery and assisting with maintenance tasks Lead and be present during Vet visits Make sure all youngstock are looked after and delegate team members to oversee Clean and tidy farm Clean water troughs weekly Present solutions for improvements Candidate Requirements: Experience in dairy farming, especially calves and youngstock. Strong observational skills to monitor the health and behaviour of the herd. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills. Valid driver's license; additional certifications (e.g., AI certification, veterinary skills) are a plus. How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. 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UNIVERSITY OF READING Farm Foreperson Location: Reading Salary: Grade 6 £47,103 - 59,205 per annum (1.0 FTE) Contract: Full time (45 hours per week) and Permanent Job reference: SRF53872 Closing Date: 23rd July 2026 at 23:59 (GMT) Interviews will be held: 12th August 2026 Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website . Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR), University of Reading This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Farm Foreperson to join the commercial farm team at the University of Reading's Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) which runs a 500 head Holstein milking herd. The successful candidate will take a leading role in coordinating arable and field operations across the University's farm sites, supporting crop production, harvesting, slurry management and general farm maintenance activities. The role also includes oversight of farm machinery, workshop operations and engineering support, working closely with contractors, agronomists, researchers and farm staff to ensure operations are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard. In addition to arable responsibilities, the role will support youngstock activities when required and assist with the coordination of machinery and livestock movements between farm locations. This is a full-time position working 45 hours per week. You will have: Extensive knowledge and practical experience of arable farming, crop production and field operations Experience operating and maintaining modern agricultural machinery and equipment Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities across different sites Good stockmanship skills and an understanding of livestock husbandry and welfare The ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team A degree in agriculture or similar qualification. A full driving licence We can offer: A friendly, supportive working environment Modern facilities and equipment Very good working conditions with competitive salary and pension Opportunities for training and professional development Accommodation can be provided, if required Our farms - School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading Contact details: Contact Name: Sven Koops Contact Job Title: Farms Manager Contact Email Address: Alternative Contact Name: Jools Waite Alternative Contact Job Title: Farm Facilities Administration Manager Alternative Contact Email Address: The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.