Calf & Youngstock Specialist

Calf & Youngstock Specialist

Application Deadline: 28 June 2026

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Coylton Mill

Reporting To: Sean Kennedy

Description

Are you passionate about calf rearing and youngstock development? Looking for a role where you can combine your technical knowledge with hands on, on farm support?

We're looking for a Calf & Youngstock Specialist to join our team, supporting farmers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their livestock through practical advice, tailored solutions, and strong on farm relationships.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

Location: This is a field based position, with time split between visiting customers and being present at Coylton Mill, working collaboratively with the team to support the local agricultural community.

In this role, you'll work closely with customers, providing expert support across all aspects of calf and youngstock management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Visiting customers to deliver practical, tailored advice on calf and youngstock management
• Supporting best practice across colostrum management, nutrition, housing, hygiene, and ventilation
• Advising on feeding programmes, including milk replacers, starter feeds, and transition diets
• Helping farmers prevent and manage common challenges such as poor growth rates, scour, and pneumonia
• Supporting on farm trials to assess feeding and management approaches
• Weighing calves, recording performance data, and working with customers to set and monitor KPIs

You'll play a key role in helping our customers improve performance, animal health, and overall efficiency.

About You

We're keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about the livestock industry and enjoy working directly with farmers.

• Practical experience with calves and youngstock
• A good understanding of dairy or livestock systems
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships on farm
• A proactive, hands on approach and a genuine interest in improving farm performance

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension - company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rated for part time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.