Livestock Manager

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Livestock Manager based in Nantwich, UK. The role involves providing guidance to farm teams and ensuring calf health during transportation. Candidates should have a livestock or agricultural background and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus bonuses and a company car.

Benefits

£5k KPI bonus

Company car

Qualifications

• Experience in a livestock environment or agricultural background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to thrive on variety and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to farm teams.
• Ensure high standards of calf health and welfare during transportation.
• Book in calves adhering to forecast.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to take direction

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth we have a new exciting opportunity available for a Livestock Manager to join our client one of the largest beef farming operations in the UK based in Nantwich, Cheshire.

Job Title

Livestock Manager

Location

Nantwich with travel to Garstang regularly

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + £5k KPI bonus + Company car

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm (flexibility required due to business needs/travel - 4 days at site/1 day home-based)

Role

This is a hands‑on role where you will be providing expert guidance and support to farm teams, ensuring the highest standards of calf health and welfare are met during transportation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Booking in calves adhering to the calf forecast
• Organise calf transport with external hauliers
• Coordinate regional supply from collection centres
• Maintain calf specification to meet company standards
• Drive supplier performance through collaboration with genetic companies
• Work with farm assurance teams to continue compliance
• Track and report on financial metrics
• Identify possible risks and efficiencies with procurement

You will have experience ideally within a Livestock environment OR Agricultural background and be an excellent communicator who has the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy building strong, ethical relationships with farmers, and are driven by improving livestock performance this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role requires a full UK driving licence.