Main Purpose of Role:
- Reporting to the Precision Services Manager you will deliver a highquality reproduction and breeding service within the Cheshire/Shropshire & Welsh border. Providing expert advice and assisting customers in meeting reproductive objectives and developing the Precision service. You will also be offered Cogent Internal Precision Training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Detecting heats and inseminating cows
- Recording observations, inseminations and providing vet and attention lists for customers
- Utilising both chalk and electronic heat and health monitoring systems to identify cows in heat.
- Building effective relationships with customers to deliver a service that meets their breeding requirements
- Taking responsibility for your customers fertility data and herd reports
- Running an efficient service utilising Cogent's state of-the-art heat detection system and whole herd management solution, to ensure accurate and timely artificial insemination of cattle
- Preparing reports and providing detailed action reports to customers and Team Leader
- Liaising with industry professionals such as Veterinarians and Nutritionist
Essential Skills:
- Dairy experience and a good knowledge of animal husbandry, with the ability to understand and converse with Customers.
- Professional and friendly attitude with excellent communication and rapport building skills
- Highly organised, diligent, self-motivated, and able to overcome challenges
- Must have a can-do attitude and a proven team player, able to deliver the highest quality of service to your customers
- AI Certificate
- Full UK driving licence
Enhanced Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
- BUPA Healthcare and Dental Plan
- Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
- Enhanced Family Leave