Assistant Cheesemaker job - Isle of Mull

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy farm on the Isle of Mull is seeking a full-time Assistant Cheesemaker to join their team. The role involves active participation in cheese production for their award-winning products. Accommodation is provided on-site, and the position offers potential for permanence for the right candidate. A driving license is required for this role.

Benefits

Accommodation on the farm

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Driving licence required.
• Ability to work physically on a farm.
• Interest in cheese production and dairy farming.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of high-quality cheese.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of cheese-making equipment.
• Support farm operations as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Assistant Cheesemaker job - Isle of Mull

We have a position for a full-time assistant cheesemaker on our small family-run 120-cow herd on the Isle of Mull.

This is a physically active job involving cheese production.

Accommodation is available on the farm.

Immediate start.

Job Length: Could be permanent for the right candidate.

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Accommodation: House that can sleep 4 with an open living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two double beds in separate rooms. Central heating downstairs, electric heaters upstairs, and a fireplace downstairs. The pay is £12.67 per hour, minus £200/month rent.

Additional Information:

• Distance from shops and amenities: 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi.

Driving licence required.

About us: We are a family-run dairy farm on the Isle of Mull, milking 120 dairy cows and producing cheese. We also have a small pig enterprise, an onsite farm shop, and a seasonal cafe. Our cheese is high quality, produced from start to finish on our farm, and sold mainly wholesale across the UK, including in speciality cheese shops, delis, farm shops, and some top restaurants. We have a 40-year history of award-winning cheese making, committed to quality, happy animals, and sustainable practices.