Skilled Calf Rearer — North Devon
Application deadline: 1 December 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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Skilled Calf Rearer — North Devon
Good calf care starts with someone who notices the small things.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with youngstock, takes pride in their care and understands the importance of consistent feeding, hygiene and observation.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Independently manage and operate the automatic calf-feeding system, ensuring accurate feeding programmes and consistent nutritional standards.
- Monitor and analyse automatic feeding data, identify irregularities and adjust feeding programmes according to calf age, health and development.
- Carry out routine technical checks, maintenance and troubleshooting of automatic feeding equipment.
- Monitor calf health, growth and behaviour, identifying early signs of illness and taking appropriate action in accordance with farm protocols.
- Manage calf weaning programmes and monitor youngstock performance.
- Maintain accurate records of calf health, feeding performance, treatments and development.
- Implement and maintain high standards of hygiene, biosecurity and animal welfare.
- Coordinate daily calf-rearing activities and ensure established farm procedures are followed.
- Work closely with farm management and veterinary professionals to support calf health and performance.
Working arrangements
Pay, hours, rota, start date and any accommodation arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Apply or speak to us confidentially
Send your CV to apply@talentagri.co.uk or call 07846 378655.
Qualifications & experience
- Proven experience operating and independently managing automatic calf-feeding systems.
- Strong knowledge of calf nutrition, youngstock health, animal welfare and feeding management.
- Ability to interpret feeding-system data, adjust nutritional programmes and identify technical issues.
- Experience monitoring calf health, identifying illness and following veterinary treatment protocols.
- Good understanding of livestock hygiene, disease prevention and biosecurity.
- Ability to maintain accurate animal health and performance records.
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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