We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Worker to join our team on a progressive dairy farm near Magor, South Wales.
Our herd consists of 240 dairy cows milked through four Lely A5 robotic milking systems. We operate an all-year-round calving pattern with a summer calving bias, making use of grazing during the summer months and cubicle housing throughout the winter.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of day-to-day farm duties, including:
- Feeding cows using a JCB telehandler
- Tractor scraping and yard maintenance
- Bedding cows
- Feeding and bedding calves
- Cleaning and maintaining robotic milking units and surrounding areas
- Monitoring cow health and assisting with herd management (depending on skills and experience)
- Additional tractor and machinery work (depending on skills and experience)
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal welfare
- Can work independently
- Has livestock and machinery experience, although training can be provided for the right candidate
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Opportunity to work with modern robotic milking technology
- Varied role with scope to develop skills and responsibilities
- Supportive family farming environment
- Competitive salary based on experience
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transport to get to work everyday?
- Please describe any experience you have working with cattle?
- Please describe any tractor/telehandler driving experience you have?
