Situation Vacant Livestock Manager - Staffordshire

Are you eager to put your own stamp on a business and shape the future of a thriving mixed farm enterprise? We are seeking an ambitious and driven individual with practical hands-on farm experience to manage a farm in the beautiful rural Staffordshire/Cheshire countryside. A new and exciting role, the Livestock Manager will head up a mixed operation consisting of a dairy unit milking over 100 head of cattle, a flourishing beef enterprise and a flock of ewes. Utilising your proven experience and knowledge you will have a unique opportunity to drive change and influence the direction of the farm. A role not to be missed for a forward thinking and progressive livestock person looking for their next step up the career ladder.

The Company: A well established and thriving farming business, operating multiple enterprises across the agricultural sector. A progressive and forward-thinking business with significant investment plans, embracing automation and technological advancements.

Role Responsibilities:

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the farm, ensuring livestock and farmland needs are met
• To oversee the milking routine, monitoring production levels and quality
• To monitor and manage the feeding of all livestock (dairy, beef and sheep) ensuring maximum productivity
• To manage the health and welfare of all livestock, including youngstock
• To manage the fertility of the herd, optimising performance and yield
• To maintain accurate records and on herd hearth, milk production and breeding
• To undertake routine stockman duties, foot trimming and AI
• To oversee a small team, including the creation and management of work rotas
• To undertake routine track and field work when required

Skills you will need:
Essential:

• Proven knowledge and experience of livestock management and production systems
• Practical knowledge of dairy farm duties e.g. milking, AI, foot trimming
• An interest and understanding of cattle breeding
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage a small team confidently
• Strong organisational skills
• Driven and committed with a positive mindset, eager to embrace new developments
• A practical and flexible worth ethic able to meet the needs of a farming enterprise
• The ability to confidently operate farm machinery
• Proficient IT skills, able to use MS Office Suite
• A UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Qualified in AI, Foot Trimming and Telehandler use

Remuneration: A competitive salary and package available to the successful candidate, with a house and vehicle available if required.

Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Becky:

[email protected]
07851 629830