Calf Collection Centre Manager

De Lacy Executive; Frodsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in agriculture seeks a Calf Collection Centre Manager to oversee two sites. The role involves sourcing calves, managing logistics, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong cattle management experience, communication skills, and a UK driving licence. This position includes a strong salary, bonus scheme, and company vehicle, with travel across North West England.

Benefits

Strong basic salary

Bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cattle management and wider husbandry.
• Great communication skills; ability to build relationships.
• Willingness to travel for the role.

Responsibilities

• Source calves from supplier farms and onboard new farmers.
• Manage transport documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Organise hauliers and coordinate supply chains.
• Maintain calf specifications to meet internal standards.
• Input and manage livestock records using AgriWebb.

Skills

Great communication skills

Strong understanding of beef sector

Strong experience in cattle management

UK driving licence

Willing to travel around North West England

Previous procurement experience

Job description

Overview

Do you have great communications skills and a passion for Cattle management?

Here is your opportunity to take on an exciting role that will play to your strengths and allow you to manage cattle on a commercial scale, with high throughput, and maximum volume, while maintaining the highest standards.

As a Calf Collection Centre Manager, you’ll manage two calf collection sites, acting as a liaison between the calf breeders, the hauliers and the calf rearers.

On the weekly calf collection days, you’ll manage the calf inventory, equipment procurement, the haulage and logistics, and the quality assurance of the animals, prioritising quality and volume. You’ll be a great communicator and be ready to go full steam ahead.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of beef farming and the ability to build lasting, productive relationships with farmers.

Responsibilities

Calf Procurement & Sourcing

• Source calves from existing supplier farms and onboard new local farmers into the scheme
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply

Inventory & Compliance

• Book in calves, manage transport documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Verify calf weights and specs; query suppliers or hauliers on non-compliant animals

Logistics & Coordination

• Organise hauliers and coordinate regional supply chains for smooth, timely deliveries

Quality Assurance

• Maintain and monitor calf specifications to meet internal standards

Data Management

• Input and manage livestock records using AgriWebb

You will have

• Great communication skills
• Strong understanding of beef sector
• Strong experience in cattle management and wider husbandry
• UK driving licence
• Willing to travel around North West England (Cheshire/Lancashire)
• Previous procurement experience (Advantageous)

Remuneration

• Strong basic salary + bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Pension

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to [e-mail], thank you.

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