Calf Rearing / Assistant Herd Manager – Cambridgeshire - £36,000 + House

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Assistant Herd Manager to oversee calf rearing and youngstock management. This hands-on role requires experience in managing large numbers of calves and the ability to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary and a 3-bedroom house on the farm, promoting a supportive work environment focused on high welfare standards and modern technology.

Benefits

3-bed house on the farm

Opportunity for career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with rearing 300–400+ calves per year.
• Held 1–2 previous roles on farms with increasing responsibility.
• Confident and capable of making decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rearing of approximately 400 calves per year.
• Work with minimal supervision in a hands-on role.
• Collaborate with a progressive farming team using robotic milking systems.

Skills

Calf rearing

Youngstock management

Decision making

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Tools

Robotic milking systems

Job description

Assistant Herd Manager

Calf Rearing / Assistant Herd Manager – Cambridgeshire - £36,000 + House

The Job:

We are recruiting for a Calf Unit Manager / Assistant Manager to join our client in Cambridgeshire. This is a hands-on, responsible position with scope for development, ideal for someone who has already worked in a couple of roles and is now ready to take more ownership.

You will manage the rearing of approximately 400 calves per year, with 11 calves born in the past 4 days alone, and are expected to hit the ground running. This is not an entry-level role – you will work with minimal supervision, so we’re looking for someone capable, dependable, and confident in making decisions. The role involves working with robot milking systems and broader herd management tasks, in collaboration with a progressive farming team using 8 milking robots.

This is one of two new hires – the other position focuses more on assistant herd management and robotic milking operations, while this role primarily handles calf rearing and youngstock management.

The Company:

This is a well-established and respected farming business operating within Cambridgeshire. The business prides itself on high welfare standards, modern technology, and a supportive farm environment.

The Candidate:

• Experience with calf rearing and youngstock management, ideally rearing 300–400+ calves per year
• Held 1–2 previous roles on farms with increasing responsibility
• Self-motivated attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for their area
• Holds a full UK driving license, essential due to the rural location
• Confident, organized, and capable of making decisions independently
• Some familiarity or interest in robotic milking systems; training provided as needed

The Package:

• Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 depending on experience
• 3-bed house on the farm
• Opportunity to take on more responsibility and shape the role
• Supportive, forward-thinking working environment

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].

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