Dairy Farm Manager

1 month ago


Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom REAL Success Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Herd Manager to join our team at our new dairy unit in Scotland. As a key member of our farm management team, you will be responsible for the overall running of the dairy operation, ensuring animal health and welfare is the top priority.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in grassland dairy management, with experience in leading a team on a day-to-day basis to achieve agreed targets. You will be a self-starter, with a high attention to detail and organisational skills, and a positive attitude, keen to learn and develop your career.

Key Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day running of the dairy farm operation, ensuring animal health and welfare is the top priority
  • Liaise with the management team to achieve agreed KPIs, financial budgets, and herd targets
  • Milking as part of a team to a high and consistent standard
  • Supporting the Farm Manager with all staff management of the team members and contractors, including weekly staff rotas and training
  • Work in collaboration with the wider farm team regarding farm audits, cow nutrition, milk production and the fertility and general welfare of the dairy herd
  • Taking full responsibility for dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols
  • Overall grazing management & budgeting
  • Maintain and build strong working relationships with landlords
  • Ensuring the farm is kept tidy and safe to operate at all times
  • General stockperson work including operating farm machinery and maintenance
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary depending on your experience
  • Opportunity for a future profit share scheme
  • We offer a training program for all our team, which includes reviews, discussion groups, training courses and a genuine investment into your goals and development
  • Accommodation is available depending on your needs
  • 11 on 3 off working rota, with changes through peak periods

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