Overview
Working with the Farm Owner and senior team, this is an exciting opportunity for a Dairy Manager to establish themselves within the business and drive the dairy forward. Roles and responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day running of the dairy farm operation - managing the dairy, milking, feed management and ensuring herd health and welfare is the top priority
- Liaise with the farm owner to achieve agreed KPIs, financial budgets, and breeding targets. Regularly reviewing animal records and performance
- Overall staff management of all staff members and contractors, including weekly staff rotas, training, and recruitment. Ensuring protocols and standards are met
- Leading the Herd Health Plans and standard operating procedures relating to calf rearing, including vaccination plans, vet recommendations and associated protocols related to animal health
- Taking the lead on utilising data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare and fertility
- Monitoring and measuring lameness, feeding operations and calf growth rates
- Maintain and build strong working relationships with third-party visitors, including consultants, vets, auditors and nutritionists
- Undertake proactive management of health and safety standards across the farm estate.
- Working closely with the Farm Owner to develop the strategy for the farm
- Ensuring the farm is kept tidy and safe to operate at all times
- Farm machinery and general farm maintenance
- Have experience in leading a large team on a day-to-day basis to achieve agreed targets
- Possess a strong ability to communicate effectively with team members
- Have excellent animal handling and husbandry skills
- Possess knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and farm audits
- Demonstrate a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business
- Overall, a reliable and genuine person who is invested in moving the farm forward
- AI qualification and knowledge of breeding
- A full UK Driving license
- Proof of UK right to work
- Flexible working rota that can be adjusted depending on your circumstances
- KPI based bonus scheme
Salary and Benefits
- £60,000 - £70,000 per year. Depending on your experience
- Different accommodation options are available depending on your requirements
- An opportunity to make this role your own and progress the business forward
