Dairy Farm Manager

Dairy Farm Manager - Scotland
Vacancy Reference: 40787 SD

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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:

Day to day running of the herd and young stock

Responsible for breeding / health decisions

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

Attention to detail

Familiar with herd management software (Ideally Uniform and Sense hub)

Experience of robotic milking machines highly desirable

Personal Attributes:
Be a good team player

Enthusiastic

High Standards

Ambitious

Sense of humour

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

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How to apply:

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

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