Hands-on Calf-Rearing Ops Lead – Accommodation

Talent Agri; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

House included

Job summary

Talent Agri in Devon is seeking a hands-on Site Manager to lead its calf-rearing operation across two sites. You will supervise a growing team, oversee daily calf care, feeding regimes and welfare, and ensure smooth day-to-day running.

Working closely with the owner, you will implement practical plans, monitor performance, and manage records, budgeting, and biosecurity. The role offers hands-on leadership with clear progression as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent for the role.
• Legal right to work in the UK or valid visa.
• Experience with calf-rearing and livestock software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise a team expected to grow to approximately 12-15 staff.
• Plan daily workloads, delegate clearly and check that work is completed properly.
• Remain actively involved in calf care and support the team with practical work.
• Carry out regular site walk-rounds, maintaining animal welfare, cleanliness, housekeeping and organisation.
• Oversee feeding and weaning routines, automatic feeders and calves requiring additional attention.
• Coordinate calf movements and work across the main sites and external rearing farms.
• Oversee health monitoring, treatments and medicine records under agreed veterinary protocols.
• Monitor growth, illness, mortality, feed use and rearing costs, agreeing targets and improvements with the owner.
• Maintain livestock records and help oversee biosecurity, site safety and equipment upkeep.
• Work with vets, supplying farms, customers, feed suppliers and contractors.
• Develop staff through clear instruction, practical training and consistent feedback.

Skills

Calf-rearing experience

People management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Calf care

AgriWebb

Education

NVQ Level 2

Right to work in UK

Tools

AgriWebb

Automatic calf feeders

Job description

Talent Agri in Devon is seeking a hands-on Site Manager to lead its calf-rearing operation across two sites. You will supervise a growing team, oversee daily calf care, feeding regimes and welfare, and ensure smooth day-to-day running.

Working closely with the owner, you will implement practical plans, monitor performance, and manage records, budgeting, and biosecurity. The role offers hands-on leadership with clear progression as the business expands.