Livestock Care Specialist - Training & Benefits

Cogent Breeding Ltd; Aldford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

23–28 days annual leave

Matched pension

Life assurance

BUPA healthcare & dental

Long service awards

Job summary

Cogent Breeding Ltd in Aldford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Livestock Person to join our stud farm. You will handle bulls, assist with semen collection, and care for livestock daily, ensuring high welfare and biosecurity standards.

You will work as part of a team with a flexible 7-day rota. Full training provided; a clean driving licence is essential and a Bobcat/tractor licence is an advantage. Pension, life cover and health plans accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock handling or showing; training provided.
• Able to work as part of a team and take responsibility.
• Clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Bobcat/tractor license preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Bull handling and semen collection support and daily livestock care.
• Ensure animal welfare standards and health and safety regulations are met.
• Maintain clean and healthy environment across breeding and welfare areas.
• Continually develop skills and improve work methods.
• Comply with company policy on security, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Livestock handling

Driving licence

Bobcat license

Team player

Job description

Cogent Breeding Ltd in Aldford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Livestock Person to join our stud farm. You will handle bulls, assist with semen collection, and care for livestock daily, ensuring high welfare and biosecurity standards.

You will work as part of a team with a flexible 7-day rota. Full training provided; a clean driving licence is essential and a Bobcat/tractor licence is an advantage. Pension, life cover and health plans accompany this role.