đ Calf Rearer Wanted â Spring 2026 đ
We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 23 July 2026 through to mid-October located just 3 minutes from Sheffield.
About the Role;
You'll be responsible for rearing approximately 130 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This is a lead calf rearing position with the support of other on farm staff on busy days.
Our calf system is straightforward and well set up:
- All calves receive their first feed via tube feeding
- Calves are then transitioned onto an ad-lib feeding system once they are trained on feeders.
- Straw, Meal and fresh water all available in their pens and are checked/refreshed/topped up daily.
The farm will calve 630 cows total.
What We're Looking For;
- Good common sense and a genuine care for animal welfare
- Reliable and organised
- Able to work independently while communicating well with the team
- Previous calf rearing experience is an advantage, but attitude and willingness to learn are just as important
Opportunities Beyond Calf Rearing
For the right applicant, there is:
đŽ Relief milking available after the calf rearing season
đŽ Potential for a full-time position from November onwards
Important Information;
đ Located 3 minutes from Sheffield
đ Drive-in position only
đ No accommodation available
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Roster is 6 days on, 1 day off
If you'd like to spend spring working with great calves, a supportive team, and potentially open the door to longer-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with your experience and a bit about yourself.