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Dairy Farm Manager

Posted 11 days ago by@ Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency

  • England
  • Permanent
  • £50,000 to £60,000 /Yr
  • Standard
  • Expires In 17 days

Dairy Farm Manager - North England
Vacancy Reference: 41612 SD

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. *

Do you have experience of being in a dairy farm manager role? With the ability to implement agreed farming policy and manage a team?

Do you have experience of analysing and interpreting data?

Do you have a progressive mindset in embracing new farming technologies to ensure the future success of the business?

The Company:
A family-owned successful dairy farm is recruiting for a Dairy Farm Manager. A company with fresh thinking, innovating the dairy sector with excellent animal welfare, fresh produce and less environmental impact as key values.

The Job Role:
Your role as the Dairy Farm Manager will be focused on the day-to-day management of the farm, confidently managing a team, contractors and livestock. Implementing the agreed farming policy, analysing data and producing reports, reporting to directors and engaging with the farm's wider business community.

Location:
Northern England

Salary Package:
Between £50,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary + results-based remuneration
+ Accommodation to suit a family, with use of farm vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

The Dairy Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the herd and young stock, feeding, breeding and health decisions

Responsible for correct TMR (Total Mixed Ration)

Management of team, including inductions and training of new staff

Liaise effectively with contractors to manage arable and forage production requirements

Responsible for Health and Safety

Data recording/record keeping, report production and analysis

Candidate Skills and Experience:
Proven experience of large-scale dairy herd/livestock management

Experience of managing a team

An excellent communicator

Attention to detail

Experience of Health & Safety management and adherence

Excellent IT skills; use of herd management software desirable

Independent thinker with a proven ability to run operations smoothly and effectively within agreed objectives

Ability to embrace and develop new farming technologies to remain competitive

Personal Attributes:
An effective communicator

High standards

Ambitious

Able to work autonomously with a progressive mindset

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

Able to provide excellent references on request

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

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.