Trainee 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 Trainee Ruminant Nutritionist.

Trainee Ruminant Nutritionist
Job Ref No: FVF/TRN/4/26

​​​​​​​The Role: 
Reporting to the Technical Support Manager the Trainee Ruminant Nutritionist will be responsible for providing technical advice and support to customers on ruminant nutrition, diet formulation and feeding practice to maximise milk production and live weight gain.

Candidate Requirements:

• Have a degree level qualification in agricultural or animal science (or equivalent);
• Possess sound knowledge of the Northern Ireland agricultural industry;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• Experience in Customer Support;
• 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 Friday 24th April 2026.

Fane Valley Feeds is an equal opportunities employer.