At a Glance
- Tasks: Support farmers by improving herd fertility and productivity through hands-on work with livestock.
- Company: Join Genus ABS, a leader in agricultural innovation and customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, full training, and a fully expensed company vehicle.
- Other info: Flexible shifts planned in advance for a great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in agriculture while working outdoors and building strong relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience with livestock and a full driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Do you have a customer‑focused mindset and a passion for Agriculture? Love working outdoors, being around livestock, and want a career that gets you out on farms and genuinely makes a difference? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Genus ABS are currently looking for a Reproduction Management Specialist to deliver reproductive services to customer farms across the Castle Douglas/Newton Stewart area. As a Reproduction Management Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the success of our customers’ herds – building and maintaining strong professional relationships with both teammates and farmers while making a real impact on herd fertility and productivity. You’ll work independently, identifying opportunities, inputting data, and contributing to team results. If you thrive outdoors, enjoy hands‑on work with animals, and want to build a meaningful career in agriculture, we’d love to hear from you!
You Will:
- Visit customer herds to heat‑detect cows and analyse computer records before artificially inseminating the appropriate animals.
- Support the farm team to improve fertility within the herd; producing healthier and more productive cows to meet the business goals.
- Work with colleagues to provide outstanding customer service and animal health and welfare; increasing customer loyalty to Genus ABS' products and services.
- Make informed decisions based on the genetic plan, animal behaviour and data you have available, identifying solutions and presenting recommendations to improve your personal and team performance.
Requirements:
- Full driving license.
- Previous work experience working with livestock or large animals.
- Happy to work on a rota basis, 7 days a week, including some early starts – perfect if you like quieter mornings and earlier finishes.
- Shifts are planned at least one month in advance, giving you plenty of time to plan life around work.
- Ability to work in the UK without the need of visa sponsorship either now or in the future.
Benefits Overview:
- 30 days holidays.
- Full training provided.
- Pension.
- Health Cash back scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee share plan.
- Fully expensed company vehicle.
- Laptop and smartphone provided.
- Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP.
- Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages).
Equal Employment Opportunities: Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud Warning: Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.
Reproduction Management Specialist in Dumfries employer: Genus PLC
Genus PLC is an excellent employer for those passionate about agriculture and dairy farming, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a flexible working policy, competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and 25 days of holiday, employees in Somerset and Devon can thrive in a role that not only fosters professional relationships but also contributes to meaningful advancements in the industry.
