Dairy farm Operative

We are looking for a full-time farm operative to undertake and assist with tasks on our 300-cow dairy farm. This person will undertake a range of duties such as;

•Milking in new 32 unit milking parlour– Following standard operating procedures, monitoring milk quality, ensuring clean hygienic milking equipment, etc…

•Stock management - implementing the agreed plan for calving, calf rearing and breeding.

•Machinery duties – Feeding cattle, shed clearing, slurry spreading, etc.

•Maintenance – fencing, cleaning, general farm work etc...

•Working with existing staff on our farm

Personal abilities essential to fulfil this role include an enthusiastic work attitude, self-initiative, and good people skills.

The candidate must have;

• A drivers licence for driving a tractor

• Permit / passport to work in the European Union

The ability to speak English is advantageous but not required.

• Private accommodation (brand new) available and included with the job (central heating, electricity, water)

• Excellent base salary plus 'Bonus' on offer

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible rota with plenty of time off

• Training will be provided

For more information about our farm see video: https://youtu.be/GPwGJMloYOo