NMR - Self-Employed Milk Sampler - Bridport/ Upottery
Company: ABN Feeds
Location: Bridport / Upottery
The role involves visiting farms across the countryside, collecting individual cow milk samples during milking sessions throughout the year. The samples are used by National Milk Records (NMR) to provide farmers with detailed reports on herd health, milk quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel between farms to collect milk samples from individual cows.
- Record sample details and ensure accurate chain of custody.
- Provide farmers with sample details and assist with basic equipment handling.
- Support NMR data collection and quality assurance processes.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Flexible hours – milking times are early mornings or late evenings, allowing you to fit around other commitments.
- Training provided – no prior farm experience required; we provide all the training needed.
- Independence and variety – enjoy a mix of farm visits across the countryside.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid driving licence and own transport.
- Organised and self‑motivated individuals.
- An interest in farm life and dairy production.
Self‑Employed Contract Details
As a self‑employed contractor you have autonomy to manage your work schedule. Payment is based on herd size, calculated on a per‑cow basis. Details will be discussed before allocation to farms.
About NMR
NMR (National Milk Records) supports the UK dairy industry by providing essential services such as milk testing, recording, and data insights. NMR works with farmers to monitor herd health, improve milk quality, and boost productivity.
We are an inclusive employer
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone. If you need any additional support (e.g. alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog, sign language interpreter), just let us know.
How to Apply
Register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as possible. We may close the application process early if we receive enough applications.
When you do, we’ll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. These questions are anonymised and separate from your application; you can choose not to answer them and it won’t affect your application.
