Dairy Operative

TN United Kingdom; Leyburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Metcalfe Farms is a family run business currently in its third and fourth generations. The original small dairy farm started 80 years ago has expanded and diversified immensely over the years and is now involved in a number of successful businesses. Encompassing heavy haulage, agricultural contracting, dairy farming, quarrying and driver training, all situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Environmental awareness is a priority for Metcalfe Farms and its companies.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a talented individual looking to launch your career, we welcome your application. Join us in shaping the future of Metcalfe Farms by making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and our team. This is what we value most:

1. Teamwork – we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a team. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognising and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.
2. Excellent Client Service – We take the time to truly understand our clients’ needs and aim to provide practical, tailored and commercial solutions – not just options – to help them achieve their goals.
3. Professionalism – We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as being a trusted customer to our clients and continually strive to ensure that our clients’ interests come first and foremost.
4. Our People – We work together to create an open, supportive and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of, our values resonate with your own personal values, and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Metcalfe Farms as a Dairy Operative / Milker. This is a vital role in the daily operations of a dairy farm. Your primary responsibility will be to milk cows efficiently and humanely while ensuring their health and well-being. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a farm environment. All job training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and develop a career in Dairy Farming. This role is a full-time position.

Key aspects of the role include:

1. Perform milking duties using appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure high-quality milk production.
2. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the milking area and equipment.
3. Monitor the health of the animals during milking and report any concerns to the dairy manager.
4. Moving cows to the milking parlour & cleaning of cow beds.
5. Use of machinery to bed cow cubicles & scraping of yard/passageways.
6. Assist with general care of the livestock outside of milking hours.
7. Operate milking machinery and other farm equipment as needed.
8. Engage in basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment to ensure optimal functionality.

Skills

1. Basic skills to monitor herd information on computers during milking.
2. Ability to perform daily tasks related to animal care and equipment handling.
3. Performing duties to a high standard & maintaining them.
4. Experience or knowledge in animal care practices is an advantage.
5. Punctuality and reliability is important.

This role is essential for maintaining the productivity of our dairy operations while ensuring that animal welfare standards are upheld at all times. If you possess the necessary skills and are ready for a rewarding career in agriculture, we encourage you to apply for this position. There is a lot of opportunity to progress and take on more responsibility on the farm for the right candidate.

Working Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend work

To Apply

Please send your CV to the Recruitment Team by following the link: Apply Here