Dairy Farm Manager

Dairy Farm Manager (40787 SD) Dundee, Scotland

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + On farm, 3 bed accommodation

Dairy Farm Manager - Scotland
Vacancy Reference: 40787 SD

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Do you have experience of managing a dairy herd / dairy farm management?

Do you want to be part of the future success of a growing business?

Have you got a genuine passion to work for a family run dairy farm and be part of a supportive team?

Do you have experience of robotic milking? This would be highly advantageous, although not essential.

If so, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
A family run successful dairy farm moving to robotic milking in early 2025, managing a pedigree Holstein herd based in Scotland.

The Job Role:
Your role will be focused on the day-to-day management of the herd, occasional milking, as well as animal welfare, breeding decisions, A.I., and calving of the herd. You will be responsible for ensuring a first-class service with 3 x a day occasional milking with the future use of robotic milking planned for early 2025.

Location:
East Scotland

Salary Package:
Between £35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary
+ On farm, 3-bedroom accommodation to suit a family

Key Responsibilities:

1. Day to day running of the herd and young stock
2. Responsible for breeding / health decisions
3. A.I. and foot trimming

Candidate Skills and Experience:
Proven experience of dairy herd management

• Able to work as a team
• A.I. and foot trimming qualifications
• Familiar with herd management software (Ideally Uniform and Sense hub)
• Experience of robotic milking machines highly desirable

Personal Attributes:
Be a good team player
High Standards
Ambitious
Sense of humour

Other:
Ability to work flexible hours when required
Hold a valid UK driving licence

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.