Dairy Technical Science Officer (KR-11-25)

Dairy Technical Science Officer (KR-11-25)

Join Harper Adams University as a Dairy Technical Science Officer (KR-11-25).

We have opportunities to join our award-winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University. The Dairy Technical Science Officer focuses on the care of the farm’s 300 Holsteins, milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary, in accordance with best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for motivated team members willing to develop new skills.

Benefits include:

• 37-hour working week with paid overtime
• 10 days on and 4 days off continuous rota
• Shared accommodation available with other farm staff in a modern four-bedroom house (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days
• Excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme

Duties to include:

• Milking on two shifts per day
• Pressure washing
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard

Requirements: Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is required; training and ongoing support will be provided.

Application procedure

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered.

Closing Date: midnight on 1 February 2026. If you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk.

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore overseas applications cannot be considered at this time.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Higher Education