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Calf Rearer

3 months ago

Crediton, Devon, United Kingdom JLG Pitts & Son Full time

Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Calf Rearer to join our team on a high yielding dairy farm. We milk 400 cows and calf all year around, an average of 7 to 10 per week.

We rear all our own replacements so this position it really important. The successful applicant will be responsible for this area of the farm.

  • The role involves caring for calves and ensuring their wellbeing on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily care for calves including feeding, watering, and monitoring health
  • Maintain cleanliness of calf pens and surrounding areas
  • Assist with the birthing process and provide postnatal care for newborn calves
  • Record keeping, administering medicines, vaccinations, and also monitoring calf performances and weight gains.
  • Disbudding (with assistance from other staff members.)

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in animal care and rearing dairy calves is necessary for this position.
  • Basic mathematical skills for feed measurements and calculations


We are happy with either Self employed or Employed - Rate of pay will depend on which you choose and also experience.

Hours and days are all flexible - this can be discussed.

No accommodation available.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
- crediton Devon, EX17 5DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Have you worked with calves before?

Experience:

- farming: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Location:

- crediton Devon, EX17 5DJ (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
Experienced Calf Rearer.