Ruminant Nutritionist

Fane Valley Feeds is one of the largest feed companies in Northern Ireland with manufacturing facilities in Omagh and Newry. With one of the most modern animal feeds mills in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to producing the highest quality feeds for our customers.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Ruminant Nutritionist at our Omagh Mill.

Ruminant Nutritionist
Job Ref No: FVF/RN/12/25

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 Fane Valley Feeds 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 valid in the UK.

In return the company offers an attractive salary and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, a company car, and a structured training and development programme.

To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk


Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Monday 22nd December 2025.

​​​​​​​Fane Valley Feeds is an equal opportunities employer.