Young Stock Co-ordinator

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Young Stock Co-ordinator, based in our site near Ruthin

This role has a large product development focus and as such the key to the success of this role is the relationship between the Youngstock Co-ordinator and both the Product Development Team (PDV) (both for beef and dairy) and also the rearing unit team.

You will require good people & communication skills, attention to detail and an enthusiasm for the industry.

You will provide administrative and practical support to the Vet Team and facilitate key relationships within the vet team, the wider Genus team and to other relevant stakeholders. You will be responsible for co-ordinating calf & recipient purchases and all that is involved in getting those animals into a Genus site.

In this role you will work closely with the rearing unit team and provide administrative and practical support to that team.  You will be expected to keep up to date with the legislation relevant to your role.

You will need to be able to travel to other sites

• Birth, Pedigree & Other Registrations
  • Responsible for entering and maintaining all calves details
  • Ensure all calves born at Genus sites are birth registered on BCMS & Agriwebb
  • Work closely with the Health & Testing Co-ordinator on where animals are and what is needed before they enter a stud
• Tissue sampling calves
  • Coordinate tissue sampling with livestock teams
  • Ensure all Beef calves animals have a sample taken for genotyping
  • Second sample taken for T15 genetic defects and wagyus need a sample sent for registration
  • Organise a sample at Whenby Feed Efficiency to be taken for double verification
  • Regular sample audits to ensure all required samples have been taken and if they have been missed organise for them to be taken and sent off
  • Organise DNA samples that come from Denovo cooperator herds and send them off for the relevant testing
  • When Denovo keeps are identified organise further tissue samples to be taken
  • Create submission forms & send samples off including all relevant information for that animal.
  • Package samples correctly in keeping with EU and US compliances for ABP shipping
  • Send results and info to the PDV team
  • Update relevant spreadsheets and systems with results.
• Rearing Unit & Embryo programme admin support
  • Agriwebb - all movements on & off, all births, deaths, staff training to ensure all information needed is received & day to day on site use of agriwebb is maintained & accurate
  • BCMS movements • Regular passport monitoring & audits
  • Weekly vet list – vaccinations & health testing & practical support on vet days
  • Ordering ear tags for calves including BVD tissue tags, eid tags, etc
  • Updating any systems of spreadsheets as required by the vet team or rearing unit manager
  • Assist in recording embryo information relevant to the calves and for feedback to the beef & dairy teams and other stakeholders
• Centre Associated Isolation (CAI)/Pre-Entry Quarantine (PEQ) & Bull Licences
  • Co-ordinate with the Health & Movement Co-ordinator the movement of selected animals into CAI/PEQ
  • Work with the Health & Movement Co-ordinator to organise B1ds (pre-entry quarantine testing) for both CAI at Ruthin & PEQ at Whenby
• Visits
  • Co-ordinate & manage visits
  • Have a good general knowledge of the business and in particular production and supply chain
  • Present to internal & external customers
• GYW
  • Support the GN team with routine jobs such as feeding/bedding/treating youngstock and recipient heifers
  • Perform daily tractor and machinery work (bedding, feeding, mucking out) and ensure the servicing and upkeep of machinery on site.
  • Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness including mucking out/washing livestock areas and equipment
  • Assist with calving recipient heifers and caring for neonatal calves ensuring colostrum feeding protocols are followed giving the calves the best start.
  • Carry out all site-specific vaccination and health testing protocols on all livestock on site
  • Continually strive to improve animal health and welfare by discussing and implementing new ideas/protocols

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Full UK drivers licence
• Knowledge of the Industry
• Basic Computer skills
• Enthusiasm for the industry
• Willingness to learn about all areas of the business

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Genus offers competitive benefits plans including:

   

  • Pension provided through NFU
  • Cycle to work
  • Technology vouchers
  • We also offer competitive maternity/paternity leave and a company stock purchase plan. 
  • And many discounted retail options in our discount store
  • Health Cash back scheme 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee share plan 
  • 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) 

   

  We are constantly evaluating and evolving our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.

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, color, 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.

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.