Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and manage large scale cattle operations?

Here is your opportunity to take on an exciting role that will play to your strengths and allow you to manage cattle on a commercial scale, with high throughput, and maximum volume, while maintaining the highest standards.

As a Calf Collection Centre Manager, you’ll manage the new Scottish calf collection unit, acting as a liaison between the calf breeders, the hauliers and the calf rearers.

On the weekly calf collection days, you’ll manage the calf inventory, equipment procurement, the haulage and logistics, and the quality assurance of the animals, prioritising quality and volume. You’ll be a great communicator and be ready to go full steam ahead.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of beef farming and the ability to build lasting, productive relationships with farmers.

Responsibilities:

• Source calves from existing supplier farms and onboard new local farmers into the scheme

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply

• Book in calves, manage transport documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance

• Verify calf weights and specs; query suppliers or hauliers on non-compliant animals

• Organise hauliers and coordinate regional supply chains for smooth, timely deliveries

• Maintain and monitor calf specifications to meet internal standards

• Input and manage livestock records using AgriWebb

You will have:

• Great communication skills

• Strong understanding of beef sector

• Strong experience in cattle management and wider husbandry

• UK driving licence

• Willing to travel around Southern Scotland (Dumfriesshire,Ayrshire, Galloway)

• Previous procurement experience (Advantageous)

You will need an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or higher in the relevant field

Remuneration:

• Strong basic salary + bonus scheme

• Company vehicle

• Pension

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