Assistant Young Stock Manager

Farmingpartners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural company is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Grassland Youngstock Rearing Team at Overgarrel Farm. The role involves caring for 1600 dairy replacements, managing the cycle of block calving, and ensuring effective calf rearing throughout the year. Candidates should have experience managing a team and a passion for grassland farming. The position offers a strong package based on experience, accommodation, and development opportunities in a beautiful rural area.

Benefits

Strong package based on experience

Accommodation

Tailored development program

Beautiful rural area with excellent school network

Responsibilities

• Manage calf rearing in Spring and youngstock at grass.
• Care for dairy replacements from 1 day old to 24 months.
• Collaborate with team on block calving cycle.

Skills

Passion for working with young stock

Experience managing a team

Enjoyment of block calf rearing systems

Love for grassland farming

Full UK Driving license

Job description

We have a unique opportunity to be part of a Grassland Youngstock Rearing Team looking after 1600 dairy replacements at our Overgarrel Farm . This is at Assistant Manager level as a current team member is moving closer to family.

Overgarrel Farm looks after the youngstock for 3 of our neighbouring dairy units. The role specifically follow the cycle of block calving. Calf rearing in Spring and managing youngstock at grass the remainder of the year. Dairy replacements stay at Overgarrel from 1 day old until they are ready to return home at 24 months for calving themselves.

Your requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• Passion for working with young stock
• Some experience of looking after a team
• Enjoy the ups and downs of a block calf rearing system
• Have a love for grassland farming
• A full UK Driving license

For you;

• We offer a strong package agreed on experience
• Accommodation
• Tailored development programme
• Beautiful Rural area to live with excellent school network close to Dumfries town with all amenities