Calf Rearing Technician

Abp Uk; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking a motivated Calf Rearing Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent for the right candidate. The role offers hands-on livestock care within a structured, corporate environment.

You will support the Calf Rearing Manager during visits, monitor calf health and welfare, assist with weighing and EID recording, and contribute to vaccination programmes. Travel across South Wales and the Southwest, with occasional overnight stays, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with calves or dairy preferred.
• Willingness to travel across regions.
• Practical, hands-on livestock approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Calf Rearing Manager with visits to contracted calf rearing units.
• Monitor calf health and welfare, identifying at-risk animals.
• Assist with weighing calves and recording EID data.
• Support vaccination programmes and quality checks at collection centres.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.

Skills

Livestock handling

Calf rearing

Record keeping

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and practical individual to join our team as a Calf Rearing Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop hands-on livestock skills while gaining experience in a structured, corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Calf Rearing Manager with routine visits to contracted calf rearing units
• Monitor calf health and welfare, identifying and flagging any unviable or at-risk animals
• Provide clear and timely feedback to the wider business Assist with weighing calves and linking/recording EID (electronic identification) tags
• Support vaccination programmes as required
• Carry out quality checks on calves entering the scheme at collection centers
• Ensure high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity are maintained at all times

Working Style

• Combination of independent work and collaborative support with Calf Rearing Managers
• Manage your own schedule while contributing to planned strategic visits
• Regular travel across South Wales and the Southwest, including occasional overnight stays

Personal specification

• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary
• Practical, hands-on approach with livestock (experience with calves or dairy preferred) Good observational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for reporting and feedback
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively