Senior Stockperson / Bull Stud Technician job - Cumbria

4XtraHands; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Scawfell Genetics, based in Cumbria, is seeking an experienced cattle-focused stockperson to join our bull stud. This hands-on role involves daily care, safe handling of breeding bulls, semen collection, and collaborating with our genetics team.

Full training will be provided to cover specialist semen collection techniques and stud work. We value calm, observant, and responsible individuals with solid cattle experience and a willingness to learn and adapt in a small team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with cattle is essential.
• Prev. experience in semen collection or artificial breeding not required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care, feeding and bedding of bulls.
• Safe and confident handling of breeding bulls.
• Assisting with and carrying out semen collection.
• Monitoring animal health and condition.
• General maintenance and upkeep of the stud.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Working alongside our laboratory and genetics team.
• Accurate recording of animal and collection information.

Skills

Stockmanship

Cattle handling

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic cattle person to join our growing team at our bull stud in Cumbria. We are an independent livestock genetics business specialising in bull semen collection, processing, storage and distribution, working with pedigree breeders and breeding companies throughout the UK and overseas. This is a varied, hands-on position and a rare opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in cattle to develop a career within the livestock genetics industry.

The role

• Daily care, feeding and bedding of bulls
• Safe and confident handling of breeding bulls
• Assisting with and carrying out semen collection
• Monitoring animal health and condition
• General maintenance and upkeep of the stud
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity
• Working alongside our laboratory and genetics team
• Accurate recording of animal and collection information

Full training will be provided in the specialist aspects of semen collection and bull stud work.

Who were looking for

Above all, we were looking for a good stockperson. You should be calm and confident around cattle, observant, reliable and prepared to take responsibility for the animals in your care. Previous experience with cattle is essential, although previous experience in semen collection or artificial breeding is not required.

We would particularly like to hear from someone who:

• Has strong cattle handling and stockmanship skills
• Takes pride in animal welfare and presentation
• Is practical and willing to get stuck in
• Can work independently as well as part of a small team
• Is dependable and conscientious
• Wants to learn and develop new skills
• Has an interest in cattle breeding and genetics

Experience with pedigree cattle, showing, AI, dairy or beef breeding would be advantageous but isnt essential.

The opportunity

Scawfell Genetics is a growing business and we want someone who can become an important long-term member of the team. For the right person, there will be opportunities to develop specialist skills in semen collection, artificial breeding, genetics and reproductive technologies, with increasing responsibility as the business develops.

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

Location: Cumbria