Overview

Job Title: Technical Farm Advisor - Farming - Field Based
Role Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: East Sheffield / Lincoln (Field Based)

On behalf of our client, Harper Finley are recruiting a Technical Farm Advisor on a full time, permanent basis. Our client is a well-established company in the agricultural industry, dedicated to sustainable farming and promoting high animal welfare standards. This role will be based on the road, providing day-to-day service, practical and technical advice to farms within a beef supply chain network. This role is key to driving performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction across Rearing and Cattle Finishing units.

This role is a field-based role, you will be on the road with extensive travelling involved.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Farm Support & Performance
  • Visit farms regularly to ensure best practice and company standards.
  • Boost animal health, welfare, nutrition, and growth performance.
  • Manage calf selection, stock checks, and accurate reporting via farm software.
• Supply Chain Development
  • Build strong relationships with farms in your region.
  • Onboard new units to expand supply and monitor ongoing farm performance.
• Data & Reporting
  • Analyse farm and batch data to spot trends and improvements.
  • Share weekly performance updates with the Technical Team.
• Marketing & Communications
  • Capture on-farm content (photos, videos, testimonials) for marketing.
  • Support campaigns and customer engagement alongside internal teams.
• Collaboration & Growth
  • Work cross-functionally to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Continuously develop your knowledge and skills through training and fieldwork.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Strong understanding of livestock farming, particularly calf rearing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively.
• Comfortable with technology (CRM systems, data analysis tools).
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Salary

• £34,0000 - £37,000
• Mileage
• Overnight Accommodation

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