Mole Valley Farmers

Calf & Youngstock Specialist

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Job Description

Calf & Youngstock Specialist

Application Deadline: 28 June 2026

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Coylton Mill

Reporting To: Sean Kennedy

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.
Mole Valley Farmers

About Mole Valley Farmers

We are the UK’s leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Since 1960, it’s been in our nature to support the future of UK agriculture. From a group of local farmers, to a community of 9,000 farmer shareholders, we’ve never lost sight of our shared purpose to work for the greater good of UK agriculture.

We’re 1,700 experts in our field - retailers, engineers, buyers and advisors - all focused on looking after our customers and developing in our careers. We’re trusted to work in the best way to get the best results and we challenge ourselves to be better and take every opportunity to get better.

Our colleagues are the most important part of our business and that’s why we put people above process. So, while you’re working hard to support UK agriculture, we’re working hard to make sure you’re supported too, from endless learning and development opportunities through to a range of health, wellbeing and financial benefits.

We're proud to have created an environment unlike anywhere else. We're there for each other, like any good team; and we're here to progress, like every good business, and that’s why we want to employ the best people and provide an environment where you feel welcome and supported.

If it’s in your nature to support the future of UK agriculture, take a look at our website today.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
South Molton, GB
Year Founded
1960
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