Ruminant Nutritionist - Smyths Daleside

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Ruminant Nutritionist

REF No. SD/RN/02/25

Location: Ballindrait, Co. Donegal

Closing Date: 4th Mar 25

The Role:

To provide customers and the sales team with technical advice and support on ruminant nutrition, diet formulation and feeding practice to maximise milk production or daily live weight gain;
Assist with the development evaluation of feed additives, concepts and the development of the Smyths Daleside product range;
To provide training and ensure the sales team are up to date with the latest research and best practice on feeding to maximise production and health of ruminant livestock.

The Person:

Have a degree level qualification in agricultural or animal science (or equivalent);
Possess sound knowledge of ruminant production systems and nutrition;
Preferably have previous experience of providing advice to farmers;
Ideally have previous experience working as a Ruminant Nutritionist and the formulation of feed plans and diets;
Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
Be IT literate;
Have the ability to work on their own initiative and within a busy team;
Show attention to detail and be able to prioritise a busy workload;
Have a full current driving licence.

In return, the company offers an attractive salary, benefits package and a company car.

To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com

About Us

Located at Ballindrait, just outside Lifford in Co. Donegal, Smyths Daleside is the leading animal feed manufacturer in the North West of Ireland. Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside have developed a renowned reputation for manufacturing the highest quality animal feeds for both ruminant and monogastric animals. We source the highest quality raw materials both locally and internationally to produce the highest quality dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry and horse feed specially formulated to meet the needs of our customers, ensuring maximum animal performance at all times.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

Smyths Daleside is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary with pension, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and offer a health care plan and wellness initiatives to all employees.