Calf Rearing Technician

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking a Calf Rearing Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential progression to a permanent role for the right candidate. The role focuses on developing hands-on livestock skills within a corporate framework.

You will work under the Calf Rearing Manager, travel regularly across South Wales and the Southwest, and contribute to routine visits to contracted calf rearing units while maintaining high welfare and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own diary.
• Hands-on approach with livestock experience preferred.
• Good observational skills and attention to detail.

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 recording EID 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.

Job description

Location: Remote / Dursley GL11 4BS, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Role Definition

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