Senior Dairy Herd Manager

2 weeks ago


Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Full time
About the Role

Job Title: Assistant Dairy Herd Manager

Location: South-West Scotland

Job Type: Full-time

This is a superb opportunity to work as an Assistant Herd Manager on a highly successful farming enterprise. The position involves assisting the Herd Manager with day-to-day tasks on the busy dairy unit, milking over 1500 Holsteins.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Herd Manager in overseeing the day-to-day tasks on the dairy unit.
  • Manage a team of 18 to maintain high welfare standards and hit key performance targets for the herd.
  • Experience with large herd sizes and management or assistant management experience are essential.
  • AI and Foot trimming skills are highly desirable.

The Package:

  • Salary up to 40,000.
  • 4 Bedroom Property.
  • Pension.

How to Apply: Please email your CV to the relevant contact person.



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