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Pet Food Packing Machine Operator

October 8, 2021/in Cat, Companion Animal, Dog, Packing Machine Operator, Warehouse North Yorkshire, Thirsk, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Pet Food Packing Machine Operator

Salary: £25,284 plus 25 days holiday, staff discounts and excellent pension scheme.

Hours: 48 hours pw. – Rotational shift pattern of 0600-1800 / 1800-0600 Mon-Thurs

Location: Thirsk, Yorkshire, UK

Job ref: 9550

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the home of well-known pet brands, such as Harringtons and Wagg, find their next hire.

Their people are important to them and pets are important to their people! They are looking for people to join them on their journey as they continue to grow and expand their offering to pets here in the UK.

These are exciting times for IPN, they are the number one manufacturer in the UK for dry dog food and they are expanding fast into new categories, such as wet food, treats, cat, etc.

This role offers great opportunities for career progression! Plus, as your skill set grows, you will have an opportunity to increase your salary within your first 6 months of starting with the Company!

So, if you enjoy the pace and challenge of working within a manufacturing environment focussed on ensuring we have healthy pets and you are looking for your next step, then this is the opportunity for you!!!

The role includes:

As a Packing Machine Operator, you will be based in the packing department of the factory – it’s a fast-moving manufacturing environment so you must be comfortable with working in a dynamic and often high-pressure environments.
You will be trained on how to set up and run a variety of packing lines, respond to machine stoppages, identify and correct issues where possible or escalate to the engineering team if required.
You will also replenish components to ensure continuous production is maintained.
You will perform various quality checks such as metal detection, barcodes and best before dates.
In addition to that, your role will include operating a forklift truck, all the training will be provided.
You will be the machine owner and be responsible for driving OEE and co-ordinate stakeholders to ensure that you receive the service you require to keep the machine running to a high standard.
When you join my clients, you will go through our structured induction and training programme, your training will continue as you progress in the role.
As your skill set grows, you will have an opportunity to increase your salary within your first 6 months of starting with the Company.

Person Specification

You will be hard-working and motivated, someone who would love to grow with the business and learn the art of manufacturing.
You should have a good basic understanding in English and Maths.
It’s great if you have previous production or factory experience, but my clients will also consider people with different work experience as long as you are committed and have a desire to work in manufacturing.
You must be comfortable with working rotational shift patterns

Other

Due to our location, it’s essential that you have your own transport, as the site isn’t accessible via public transport.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary.
25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays
Staff shop
Excellent pension scheme.

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference (9550).

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Jemma@VFRecruitment.co.uk

Agricultural / Country Store Manager

September 22, 2021/in Arable, Country, Countryside Pursuits, Equine, Farm, Livestock, Monogastric, Nutrition, Retail, Ruminant, Sales East Devon, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Agricultural / Country Store Manager

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Devon, UK

Job ref: 2410

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, who are a well-known and well-respected farm and agricultural organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed and fertiliser, to farmers, small holders and people who love the outdoors.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with the latest technical and commercial information about their comprehensive range of products and services.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.

Role:

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join as an Experienced Country Store Manager.

The Country Store Manager will lead the Store team to deliver a great shopping experience. You will build and maintain a team that delivers great results.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Experienced Country Store Manager.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Passionate about sales

Know the numbers and drive a commercial action plan

Maximise retail sales and achieve budgeted profit target

Proactive with identifying and feeding back commercial opportunities

Manage the Duty Manager rota to drive productivity

Manage sales floor space well to maximise returns

Monitor competitor activity

Support shows and events as required

Lead Members and shareholder events

Communicate financial performance to the team and check for understanding

Lead the Direct and Yard sales team to maximise sales

Form great relationships with the local community

Store Standards

Set high standards and expectations with the team, coach them on what great standards look like

Ensure all ready to trade checklists are completed

Plan all events and promotions so they are launched accurately and on time

People Management

Recruit a great team

Coach and develop the team with technical and behavioural skills

Ensure everyone has all the information they need

Conduct performance reviews & utilise the people development manual

Plan rotas and holidays, manage payroll costs within budget

Manage poor performance appropriately and in a timely manner

Ensure timekeeping and attendance is well managed

Ensure any legal responsibilities are met

Door to Floor

Have a plan to ensure maximum on shelf availability

Ensure compliance to stock control processes

Know the best sellers, promotional and PEE lines and maximise their performance

Ensure that goods are received and processed as quickly as possible, ensure it reaches the shelf quickly

Lead the Stock team to maximise stock file accuracy

Manage the Risks

Lead the H&S agenda ensuring we are safe and legal at all times

Keep all costs at the appropriate level

Monitor and control theft and shrinkage

Lead housekeeping standards, ensure a well-presented site at all times

Be aware of risks to company assets and act accordingly

Ensure compliance to GDPR regulations

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be good at Management

A great leader who can inspire and motivate a team

A “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency

Skilled planner and organiser

Proactive and flexible

Skilled delegator

Ability to find and develop talent

Build a great working relationship across peer groups

Influence others with a positive approach to overcoming barriers

Naturally enthusiastic and energetic

The ability to deliver effective solutions

MUST be good at Communication

Communicate confidently and effectively through a variety of methods

The ability to speak with authority

Can challenge effectively at all levels

Articulate when delegating tasks

Work effectively with all relevant support office departments

MUST be good at Organisation & Planning

The ability to devise an effective plan

Great I.T. skills

Thrives under pressure

The ability to work under pressure

Can cope with challenging situations

Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects

MUST have Commerciality

Understands profitability and return on investment

Awareness of the retail targets, budgets and costs

Know the impact that the team can have on profitability

MUST have an active interest in Countryside Pursuits

IDEALLY will have an Agricultural / Farming background

IDEALLY will have a basic understanding of Animal Nutrition / Feeds

IDEALLY will have an interest in the countryside

IDEALLY will have a a basic understanding of animal husbandryAdditional Information:

Salary package:

£30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Farm Nutritionist

September 22, 2021/in Equine, Farm, Livestock, Monogastric, Nutrition, Ruminant, Sales EAST MIDLANDS, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Farm Nutritionist

Salary: £22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Midlands, UK

Job ref: 2308

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are a family-owned organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed to farmers throughout the UK.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with quality and service which is second to none.

They support their livestock farmers with their processes, by offering solutions, consisting of feed, advice and management tools.

Each week the company produces up to 3000 tonnes of animal feeds.

Their feeds are based on a blend of traditional raw materials and modern technology, resulting in the best possible quality and value for money.

The animal feed mill uses cereals and fresh wheat feed products, together with quality protein sources such as rape meal and soya bean meal. Almost half the raw materials used in the animal feed mill comes from nearby mills, reducing the need for road transport and minimising the carbon footprint of the products.

Quality control is one of the most important functions within my client’s animal feed mill. Samples of raw materials and finished products are tested by trained technicians in the onsite laboratory to ensure that all feeds meet the strict quality criteria.

All the feeds manufactured at the mills are vegetarian. No animal proteins are used. My clients produce bulk farm feeds for dairy cows, beef, sheep, pigs and poultry and bagged smallholder feeds for a complete range of animals, specialising in horses, poultry, pigs, sheep, cattle, goats, camelids and rabbits.

Services to customers include full dairy costings, computerised ration formulation, forage analysis and specialist advice. A team of qualified animal nutritionists is available to advise our customers and ensure that our products continue to be the best that money can buy.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

Role

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an ambitious individual to join as a Farm Nutritionist, responsible for selling to merchants and direct to farm in the East Midlands and nationwide.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Farm Nutritionist for my client’s organisation.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial / Industrial

Sales Support

Communication / PR

Marketing

Health and Safety

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST have a qualification in Ruminant Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

MUST have a dedicated interest in Ruminant feeds.

MUST have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Cattle and Sheep sectors.

MUST have drive to bring the best products, tools and advice to our farmers.

MUST have nutritional knowledge.

MUST have a wealth of working experience, plus commercial experience.

MUST have excellent communication skills.

MUST have a strong knowledge of feed formulations.

MUST be IT Literate.

MUST be results driven / proactive.

IDEALLY will have animal feed mill experience.

IDEALLY will have a qualification in Monogastric Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

IDEALLY will have proven experience of selling animal feed direct to farmers and merchants – by the bag and / or in bulk.

IDEALLY will have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Equine, Pig, Poultry, Goat, Camelid and Rabbits.

IDEALLY will have on-farm experience.

IDEALLY will have experience in rationing beef cattle on extensive and intensive systems.

Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative

September 22, 2021/in Agronomist, Sales, Soil Health Shropshire, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative

Salary: £20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: Shropshire, UK

Job ref: 1310

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are an enthusiastic team dedicated to being the best in their chosen field.

They have spent over 35 years developing world leading fertiliser and soil supplements to feed the soil microbes to improve the health and productivity of your soils.

Their products feed the soil biology and enhance plant nutrient availability to help improve plant performance, root growth, yields and crop quality.

Due to continued growth my clients are now seeking an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Rep who is seeking a new challenge.

You will have the opportunity to share your hard-won know-how within a team of like-minded professionals, while further developing your skills.

My client offers a rewarding environment and a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the way you want.

You will have developed confidence and a solid grounding in delivering advice to merchants and direct to farm.

You will possess natural communication skills; able to promote my client’s ethos of high standards, and drive excellence and outstanding client service.

My clients are situated in the Shropshire area; with excellent transport links to nearby attractions such as the beautiful countryside for hiking trails and shopping opportunities at the local retail outlet centres.

Easy access to airports, such as Birmingham.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at my client’s fabulous organisation for an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Average working week of 40hrs.

Office based in Shropshire.

Excellent work/life balance

My client is looking for an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who can advise and sell to merchants and direct to farm, whilst providing technical support and assistance to the rest of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

To be a full time Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Duties will include advising and selling direct to farm as well as merchants.

To be office based in Shropshire.

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be qualified to degree level or have equivalent experience.

MUST be an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who is willing to get stuck in.

MUST have significant interest in Soil Health and Fertiliser.

MUST be an excellent communicator.

MUST be ambitious, ready and willing to drive the business forward.

IDEALLY will have at least 12 months of commercial sales experience.

IDEALLY FACTS and BASIS qualified.

IDEALLY will be confident in selling direct to farm.

IDEALLY will be experienced in selling to merchants.

IDEALLY looking for at least 1yrs of UK agronomy experience or more – although a recent grad will be considered.

IDEALLY looking for career progression. Relevant training and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate.

IDEALLY would live within 45ns of the office, and happy to commute to it on a daily basis.

Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Youngstock Rearing Assistant

August 26, 2021/in Farm Worker DORSET, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Youngstock Rearing Assistant

Salary: £20,000 – £25,000pa DOE

Hours: Generally, 0500 – 1700hrs 6 days a week, with a break for breakfast and lunch.

Location: Dorset

Job ref: 9526

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a busy family run calf rearing organisation, find their next hire. The company is very well established and well respected.

Due to retirement, the role my clients are recruiting for is a Youngstock Rearing Assistant to join their busy calf rearing unit.

You will be responsible for all of the younger calves across the site.

Calf Rearing and Agricultural knowledge and experience is a must as is being physically fit and flexible with working hours.

Role

Generally, 0500 – 1700hrs 6 days a week, with a break for breakfast and lunch.

The role includes:

Bedding hutches
Steam cleaning
JCB operating
Telehandler operating
Starting calves to drink milk
Assisting with general farm maintenance

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Calf Rearing and Agricultural knowledge and experience is a must.
Diploma in Animal Nutrition is desirable.
An excellent understanding of Farming is essential.
Proven experience in the Agricultural Industry is essential.

Other

Must be physically fit and able to perform the above tasks.
Must be happy to work outside in all weather.
Must be a team player.

Benefits

Good remuneration package including accommodation if required.

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Companion Animal Business Development Manager – UK and Ireland

August 26, 2021/in Nationwide Ireland, Nationwide, UK Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Companion Animal Business Development Manager – UK and Ireland

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000pa DOE Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 37.5 hours pw.

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Location: UK

Job ref: 9525

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a multi-national leading supplier of animal products around the world, find their next hire. The company has a number of locations in the UK with over 100 employees and supplies over 1000 individual products lines.

The role my clients are recruiting for is an exciting brand-new position. The successful applicant will become the organisations Companion Animal Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland.

You will be responsible for business development to animal product customers in the UK and Ireland. This role will be responsible for leading the launch (marketing, trials, presenting, educating and sales) of the new products.

Companion pet technical knowledge and an associated qualification is a must as is sales and / or business development experience in this key sector. Must be a self-starter, highly organised and able to talk to scientists, nutritionists, vets, retailers and end users alike.

Role

37.5hr week

Monday to Friday

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Excellent work/life balance

The role includes:

Responsibility for the business development to animal nutrition and animal care customers in the UK and Ireland.
Developing and managing of new relationships in UK & Ireland.
Providing market feedback concerning product requirements and competition.
Identifying customer needs, opportunities for both customer and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in an animal related subject is desirable.
Diploma in Animal Nutrition is desirable.
An excellent understanding of Business Development is essential.
Proven experience in the Companion Animal Sector is essential.

Knowledge & Skills

Must have extensive market and technical knowledge gained in animal nutrition, animal care sectors.
Must have basic knowledge of animal feed and nutrition.
Must be able to quickly develop a relevant network.
Must have a knowledge of sales processes.
Must have a strong personal presence and be a good communicator, with the ability to tailor the communication to suit the audience – to talk to scientists, nutritionists, vets, retailers and end users alike.
Must have strong IT-skills.
Must have the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise appropriately.
Must be able to deliver to deadlines under pressure, or time restraints.
Must have a good general pet / animal background.

Other

Driving licence is essential.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Stakeholder pension where the employer minimum contribution is 6%

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

BUPA

Regular Salary Reviews

Company car and home office set up

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VetFinders – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VetFinders.

Customer Care Manager / Practice Manager

August 17, 2021/in London LONDON Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Veterinary Customer Care Manager / Practice Manager

Salary: £28,000 – £33,00 pa DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours pw. No OOH’s

Location: West London

Job ref: 508

Here at VF Recruitment we are helping a our clients practice find their next hire.

They have a fabulous exciting new opportunity for a Veterinary Customer Care Manager / Practice Manager to join their team.

This position would suit an RVN or experienced receptionist wanting to step into management, working alongside a supportive team.

This full time role is varied and requires a quick thinker that uses their initiative to find solutions.

The role is currently based in West London and is based at one branch – but can be divided between 2 surgeries surgery to suit the candidate.

Role

· 37.5hr week

· Monday to Friday – NO WEEKENDS!

· Excellent work/life balance

The role includes :

Managing all social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Producing engaging content & responding to comments & messages.

Quarterly newsletter – Proof reading, personalising, adding to websites, emailing to clients.

Pet Healthcare Club – Enquiries, marketing, product allocation, liaising with the direct debit provider.

Recruitment of new staff – Advertising positions, interviews, gaining references, training.

Maintenance of websites – adding new content / blogs ect.

Competitor analysis.

Managing accounts for charities, clients, debt management and payment plans.

Arranging Christmas party!

Fire officer duties.

Working alongside the practice owner to implement changes into the surgeries, by informing staff etc.

Managing reviews across numerous platforms, client comments, managing complaints in a polite professional manner and meeting client expectations.

Appraisals, helping to manage staff, sickness, holiday, arranging cover etc.

As you can see my clients role is really varied, and a great stepping stone for candidates looking to step into management with an award winning – Best UK Vet in Middlesex – independent West London practice.

The ideal candidate needs to focus on customer care, marketing and managing the day to day running of the surgeries.

The Practice

The practice is an independent, small animal surgery which has grown over the years. They have an excellent local reputation and proud of the bond they have with their clients. A lot of their animals come in insured, meaning cases can be worked up quickly.

They have a genuinely close-knit team who care and lookout for each other’s needs. The practice is prepared to work out the rota around their staff, so that there is something that works for you and the practice.

They aspire to create an environment that offers clinical excellence combined with first rate patient care.

Benefits

· BSAVA, VDS & RCVS membership fees included

· £1500 CPD package and encouraged

· Generous employee discount

· Pension scheme

· 4 weeks holiday + bank Holidays

This is a chance to be involved in a growing independent practice surrounded by a motivated supportive team helping you to do the work you trained to do.

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Reference ID: 508

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 DOE per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted Veterinary care for your own pet(s)

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

RVN (Preferred)

Experience:

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Preferred)
Staff Management (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

RCVS (preferred)

Animal Nutritionist Specialist

August 17, 2021/in Yorkshire EAST RIDING - YORKSHIRE Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Ruminant Technical Sales Representative – UK and Ireland

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000pa DOE Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 37.5 hours pw.

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Location: UK

Job ref: 9514

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a multi-national leading supplier of minerals and chemicals around the world, find their next hire. My clients also supply the UK market with an extensive range of industrial raw materials and chemicals. The company has a number of locations in the UK with over 200 employees and supplies over 1000 individual products lines. A ‘one-stop shop’ for industrial raw materials.

The role my clients are recruiting for is an exciting brand-new position. The successful applicant will become the organisations Ruminant Technical Sales Representative for the UK and Ireland.

The role is working as part of the Environmental Solutions team. You will be responsible for technical sales to animal nutrition customers in the UK and Ireland. This role will be responsible for leading the launch (marketing, trials, presenting, educating and sales) of the new product, an advanced formulation compound feed for ruminants and horses.

Ruminant technical knowledge and an associated qualification is a must as is sales experience in this key sector. Must be a self-starter, highly organised and able to talk to scientists, agronomists, nutritionists and farmers alike.

You will also help support the launch activities in some European countries and therefore some travel will be essential.

Role

37.5hr week

Monday to Friday

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Excellent work/life balance

The role includes:

Responsibility for the technical sales to animal nutrition and animal care customers in the UK and Ireland.
Developing and managing sales of the product and distribution products reporting to the Head of Sales Environmental Solutions UK & Ireland.
Providing market feedback concerning product requirements and competition.
Identify customer needs, opportunities for both customer and the organisation.
Provide technical support and assist the West Europe Sales team grow Animal Nutrition and Animal Care product portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Agricultural related subject is desirable.
Diploma in Animal Nutrition is desirable.
An excellent understanding of Ruminant Nutrition is essential.
An understanding of Equine Nutrition is desirable.
Proven experience in the Ruminant Sector is essential.

Knowledge & Skills

Must have extensive market and technical knowledge gained in animal nutrition, animal care sectors.
Must have knowledge of animal feed formulation.
Must be able to quickly develop a relevant network.
Must have a knowledge of sales processes.
Must have a strong personal presence and be a good communicator, with the ability to tailor the communication to suit the audience – whether a Senior Scientist, Agronomist, Farmer etc.
Must have strong IT-skills.
Must have the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize appropriately.
Must be able to deliver to deadlines under pressure, or time restraints.
Must have a good general agriculture background.

Other

FACTS or BASIS certification is desirable – but not essential.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Stakeholder pension where the employer minimum contribution is 8%

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

BUPA

Regular Salary Reviews

Company car and home office set up

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

Supporting Blue Cross. ‘A dream job for you, a Blue Cross Nurse paid for too.’

Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Veterinary Officer

August 10, 2021/in London LONDON Permanent /by admin

Job Type: Veterinary Officer working in Wildlife Conservation

Salary: £42,153 pa DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours pw.

You will be required to work an average of one weekend per month and one bank holiday per year with the flexibility to work additional weekends and bank holidays.

Location: London

Job ref: 513

Here at VF Recruitment we are helping our clients, a wildlife conservation charity, find their next hire.

The Veterinary Officer (VO) will support the health and welfare of all animals, predominantly as a clinician.

There will be active involvement in the teaching of students; graduates enrolled on the MSc Wild Animal Health and Wild Animal Biology courses, and undergraduates on placement in the Department. The successful candidate will contribute to conservation programmes as appropriate, for example providing technical support to breeding programmes for endangered species in the UK and abroad.

This is a great time to join my clients organisation, they are currently working developments and exhibits along with new Science and Conservation Plans.

This position will be towards strategy in the following areas:

A world leading centre of research excellence in conservation science.

Accelerating the translation and use of research to maximise conservation impact.
Building capacity in students and conservation professionals through our unique education and training environment.
Inspiring new and diverse audiences to care about and better understand biodiversity conservation, particularly in the areas of wildlife health, saving threatened species and interactions between people and wildlife.

Role

37.5hr week

Monday to Friday

You will be required to work an average of one weekend per month and one bank holiday per year with the flexibility to work additional weekends and bank holidays.

Excellent work/life balance

The role includes:

Assisting with the development of the wildlife health workplan to establish how their focus on this priority area will translate into action, ensuring our science leads to practice and vice versa.
Reporting and publishing appropriate clinical research material in journals and textbooks, maintaining and developing a departmental portfolio that supports the wider scientific profile of my clients organisation.
Ensuring continuous best practice veterinary care (including preventive medicine, diagnosis, treatment, disease surveillance and gross post-mortem examination) for all animals.
Providing wildlife health input to, and participation in, science, conservation and zoos & engagement projects that require it, to create synergy and ensure wildlife health factors are considered and addressed.
Providing input to the planning and design of new animal facilities at, as appropriate, to ensure the highest standards of husbandry and care.
Training students on courses, through formal teaching and practical and clinical training, to increase wildlife health capacity internationally.

The Practice / Place of work

Our clients vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, they are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of their pioneering scientists, their dedicated conservationists and their unrivalled animal experts, they guide and enable others in the UK and all across the world. Inspiring, informing, empowering – working for wildlife.

They aspire to achieve the highest standards of care, providing both clinical and pathology facilities.

To promote good health, my clients operate a detailed programme of preventative medicine, performing health checks regularly to catch any potential disorders early and working closely with nutrition experts to provide the animals with a healthy diet.

The Vets maintain a comprehensive database of written and photographic clinical records, which can be used to pre-empt future illness and as a reference for vets treating similar animals.

My clients also supply vital field support for direct conservation action and prepare the wildlife vets of the future through their teaching of undergraduate and graduate veterinary students.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Membership of the RCVS essential.
Specialist training / experience through residency training, fellowship, other certificates (CertAVP) and / or board certification, i.e., ACZM or ECZM (ZHM) is desirable.
Proven experience in the veterinary care of zoo and wild animals across a wide range of species essential.
Experience in practical training of veterinary techniques and teaching in an academic environment is desirable.
Experience in the use of remote drug-delivery firearms and systems is desirable.

Knowledge

Clear evidence, through long-term affiliations and memberships, of a commitment to and knowledge of, the conservation, health and welfare of wild animals is desirable.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including that pertaining to zoo licensing, animal welfare, the European Council ‘Balai’ Directive, CITES, animal health, health & safety in zoos, COSHH, firearms and veterinary medicines is desirable.

Other

A record of relevant peer-reviewed publications and presentations is desirable.
A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently between sites is essential.
A current UK firearms license, or ability to fulfil the necessary criteria to obtain one is essential.
Official Veterinarian status (in relevant qualifications), or the ability to become an OV is essential.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Stakeholder pension where the employer minimum contribution is 7%,

Complimentary attraction tickets and more.

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Reference ID: 513

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,153 DOE per year

Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days holiday
Stakeholder pension where the employer minimum contribution is 7%,
Complimentary attraction tickets and more.

Schedule:

37.5hr week
Monday to Friday
You will be required to work an average of one weekend per month and one bank holiday per year with the flexibility to work additional weekends and bank holidays.
Excellent work/life balance

Education:

Qualified Vet is essential
Membership of the RCVS essential.

Experience:

Qualified Vet is essential
Specialist training / experience through residency training, fellowship, other certificates (CertAVP) and / or board certification, i.e., ACZM or ECZM (ZHM) is desirable.
Proven experience in the veterinary care of zoo and wild animals across a wide range of species is essential.

Licence/Certification:

RCVS