Calf Rearing Technician — Frome

Buitelaar Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashgrove Farm near Frome, Somerset, is seeking a hands-on Calf Rearer to join a modern, calf-rearing unit within the Buitelaar group. You will work in a high-standard facility, carrying out milk feeding, record-keeping, and routine health management alongside an experienced team.

Key duties include maintaining records, supporting vaccination and disbudding processes, and assisting with calf selection and feeding plans, while adhering to welfare and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with calf rearing and maintaining farm records.
• Ability to follow veterinary and farm protocols.
• Good observational skills and ability to report health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update farm records and data.
• Lead calf milk feeding routines and weaning schedules.
• Assist with calf selection for licences and orders.
• Work with veterinary partners on health plans and treatments.
• Assist with hygiene, feed management, and routine farm tasks.

Skills

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Ashgrove Farm near Frome, Somerset, is seeking a hands-on Calf Rearer to join a modern, calf-rearing unit within the Buitelaar group. You will work in a high-standard facility, carrying out milk feeding, record-keeping, and routine health management alongside an experienced team.

Key duties include maintaining records, supporting vaccination and disbudding processes, and assisting with calf selection and feeding plans, while adhering to welfare and biosecurity standards.