Dairy Farm Manager
- Recruiter
- Laverstoke Park Farm
- Location
- Hampshire
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 03 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2021
- Sector
- Animal Health & Nutrition, Dairy, Farm Work, Genetics & Breeding, Livestock, Machinery, Technical
- Job Type
- Driver/Operator, Farm Manager, Farm Worker, Manager/Supervisor, Milker
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Dairy Farm Manager
MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic Dairy Manager to oversee a small team looking after 400 water buffalo on twice a day milking. The position involves milking, TMR feeding, youngstock rearing and grassland management. We are able to provide accommodation if required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the team and be the first point of contact for all Dairy matters
- Young stock rearing
- Machinery use and maintenance mainly for winter feeding
- In summer fencing, grassland management - topping etc
- Work with Farm Manager on breeding programs
- Ensuring organic standards are maintained
- Maintaining high levels of animal health and welfare
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Job based skills required
- Proactive
- Team player
- Enjoys working with large animals
- ‘Can do’ attitude to work
- Flexible approach
- Experience in milking
- Tractor driving experience
- Driving licence
- Good understanding of written and verbal English
- Ensure a consistent quality of milk
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