Job Description

🐄 Calf Rearer Wanted – Spring 2026 🐄
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:
🐮 Relief milking available after the calf rearing season
🐮 Potential for a full-time position from November onwards
Important Information;
📍 Located 3 minutes from Sheffield
🚗 Drive-in position only
🏠 No accommodation available
📅 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.

Farm Size (ha)

177ha

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

22/07/2026

Accommodation available

No

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

25-30

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly