Livestock Manager

Job Description

Livestock Manager – Livestock Market Operations

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced livestock professional with strong handling skills and a natural ability to lead a team in a fast paced sale environment?

Do you thrive in hands on operational roles where organisation, welfare standards, and compliance are critical?

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity within a progressive and busy livestock mart environment?

Location

UK – Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Salary & Benefits Package

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

• Permanent, full time or part time position
• Company pension and holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to work within a respected and established livestock market operation

About the Company

Our client is a well established and progressive livestock auction business operating within a busy and commercially focused mart environment. The organisation plays a key role in supporting the regional agricultural sector and is committed to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency, compliance, and animal welfare.

Job Role Details

The Livestock Manager will work closely with the Yard Manager and wider livestock team to ensure smooth sale day operations and high welfare standards across the site.

This is a key operational leadership role requiring a hands on approach, strong organisational capability, and a clear commitment to animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Certain periods will require support across other livestock sections, including cattle sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the lairaging of livestock both pre and post sale
• Oversee the safe and efficient movement of stock around the mart on sale days
• Ensure staff are allocated appropriately to maintain smooth sale flow
• Lead and coordinate yard staff within a busy sales environment
• Manage livestock documentation, ensuring accurate record keeping and traceability
• Ensure full compliance with existing livestock market legislation
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare at all times
• Support adherence to Health & Safety requirements for staff and customers
• Assist with other livestock sales operations when required

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Proven experience handling livestock, particularly sheep
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards
• Natural team leader with the ability to organise and direct staff
• Experience working in a fast paced agricultural or livestock environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within a livestock mart environment
• Experience driving quad bikes and handling farm equipment
• Awareness of livestock market legislation and compliance processes

Working Hours

Full time position with long working days during sales and some weekend working on a rota basis, depending upon operational requirements.

How to Apply

Please click on the “apply now” button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.