Dairy Farm Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Job description

Dairy Farm Manager - Yorkshire
Vacancy Reference: 41612 - 2 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 at least 5 years' experience of being a dairy farm manager? With the ability to implement agreed farming policy and manage a team?

Do you have experience of analysing and interpreting data?

Do you have a progressive mindset in embracing new farming technologies to ensure the future success of the business?

The Company:
A family-owned successful dairy farm is recruiting for a Dairy Farm Manager. A company with fresh thinking, innovating the dairy sector with excellent animal welfare, fresh produce and less environmental impact as key values.

The Job Role:
Your role as the Dairy Farm Manager will be focused on the day-to-day management of the farm, confidently managing a team and livestock. Be responsible for the milking herd plus followers. Implementing the agreed farming policy, analysing data and producing reports, reporting to the Directors and engaging with the farm's wider business community.

Location:
Yorkshire

Salary Package:
Between 50,000 - 60,000 Basic Salary
+ Accommodation to suit a family, with use of farm vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

1. The Dairy Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farming operation and reporting to the Directors.
2. Managing the herd, young stock, feeding, breeding and health decisions.
3. Manage the farm team - including recruitment and training.
4. Responsible for correct TMR (Total Mixed Ration) and altering accordingly.
5. Management of team, including inductions and training of new staff.
6. Liaise closely with the Directors over key strategic decisions.
7. Implementation of the agreed farming policy communicating any issues to the Directors.
8. To be accountable for overall herd performance.
9. To drive good performance across the whole business, adopting technology and new techniques where gains can be made.
10. Maintain high levels of animal welfare.
11. Forecasting and tracking herd performance.
12. Work with the wider businesses to achieve environmental and ecological goals.
13. Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
14. To ensure the farm complies with all regulations and drive improvements in standards as required by the supply chain.
15. Data recording/record keeping, report production and analysis.
16. To ensure the upkeep of farm standards with regards to tidiness maintenance and animal welfare.

Candidate Skills and Experience:

1. Proven experience of large-scale dairy herd/livestock management.
2. At least 5 years' experience in commercial farm management.
3. Experience of managing a team of staff - including recruitment and training.
4. Sound herd record keeping.
5. Knowledge of TMR and able to alter rations.
6. An excellent communicator.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Experience of Health & Safety management and adherence.
9. Excellent IT skills: use of herd management software, desirable package being Crystal.
10. Independent thinker with a proven ability to run operations smoothly and effectively within agreed objectives.
11. Ability to embrace and develop new farming technologies to remain competitive.

Personal Attributes:
An effective communicator, high standards, ambitious, able to work autonomously with a progressive mindset.

Other:
Ability to work flexible hours when required. Hold a valid UK driving licence. Able to provide excellent references on request.

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.